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New Zealand vs India Scorecard · T20 World Cup 2026

T20 Cricket World Cup • Match Final
Result
Jasprit Bumrah
Statz MVP
Jasprit Bumrah
153
Rating
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India Win T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Bumrah Masterclass Crushes New Zealand

India claimed the T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 8 March, dismantling New Zealand by 96 runs in a final that was never in doubt once the batting fireworks began.

India Innings – 255/5

Sanju Samson anchored India’s assault from the front, smashing 89 off 46 balls at a strike rate of 193.48 with 5 fours and 8 sixes. He was brilliantly complemented by Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21, SR 247.62) at the top, the pair putting on 98 for the first wicket inside 8 overs. When Abhishek fell to Rachin Ravindra in the 8th over, Ishan Kishan marched in and continued the carnage – 54 off 25 at a strike rate of 216.

New Zealand’s bowlers had no answer. James Neesham chipped in with three wickets but went for 46 off his four overs (11.50 econ). Lockie Ferguson conceded 48 in just 2 overs. A late flurry from Shivam Dube – 26 off 8 including 3 fours and 2 sixes – pushed India to an imposing 255/5 from their 20 overs.

New Zealand Chase – 159 All Out

Chasing 256, New Zealand were always going to need something special. They got a bright start from Tim Seifert (52 off 26, SR 200) but the wickets kept tumbling. Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely unplayable – 4 wickets for just 15 runs from 4 overs, an economy of 3.75 in a chase of 256. Bumrah removed Finn Allen, Matt Henry, and two more to rip the heart out of the innings.

Axar Patel supported with 3/27 and Hardik Pandya chipped in with 1/36. Mitchell Santner tried his best with 43 off 35 down the order but New Zealand were all out for 159 in 19 overs, well short of the target.

Statz Ratings

Bumrah topped the Statz Rating leaderboard with a perfect 100.0 – a fitting reflection of his decisive spell in the biggest game of the year. Abhishek Sharma (47.8) and Sanju Samson (42.8) were next, with James Neesham (42.0) the highest-rated New Zealander despite the loss.

Rank Player Team Rating
1 Jasprit Bumrah India 100.0
2 Abhishek Sharma India 47.8
3 Sanju Samson India 42.8
4 James Neesham New Zealand 42.0
5 Tim Seifert New Zealand 36.6

Statz Ratings powered by Statz Cricket – combining batting impact, bowling effectiveness, and contextual factors on a 0-100 scale.

New Zealand vs India: result and key facts

India won by 96 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium on 8 March 2026. Sanju Samson top-scored with 89 off 46 balls and Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New Zealand vs India?

India won by 96 runs.

When and where was New Zealand vs India played?

New Zealand vs India was played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday 8 March 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.

What were the final scores in New Zealand vs India?

New Zealand scored 159/10 in 19 overs. India scored 255/5 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs India?

Jasprit Bumrah was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 153/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs India?

Sanju Samson top-scored with 89 off 46 balls.

Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs India?

Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15 in 4 overs.

Who played in New Zealand vs India?

New Zealand XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy. India XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.