Sports · 8 March 2026

India Clinch T20 World Cup 2026 Glory With Record Breaking 255 Against New Zealand in Ahmedabad

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India defended a mammoth 255-5 to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 255 is the highest score ever posted in a T20 World Cup final , powered by explosive batting from the top order. Sanju Samson became only the second player in T20 World Cup history to score three consecutive 80-plus scores , sealing a historic triumph for the hosts.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 March 2026 at 17:18

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