New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to restrict the Indian batting lineup. However, India’s top order turned the final into a run-fest.
Sanju Samson led the charge with a sensational 89 off 46 balls, playing the innings of the match with aggressive strokeplay. He received explosive support from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 54 from just 25 deliveries, giving India early momentum in the powerplay.
With contributions in the middle overs and strong finishing, India piled up a massive 255/5 in 20 overs, putting New Zealand under enormous pressure in the chase.
Chasing 256, New Zealand struggled to keep up with the required run rate as India’s bowlers struck regularly. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-winning spell, taking 4 wickets for just 15 runs in four overs, while Axar Patel chipped in with 3/27 to break the Kiwi middle order.
Despite a few brief resistance moments, New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, handing India a comfortable 96-run victory.
The emphatic win capped a remarkable campaign for India, as the team dominated the final with aggressive batting, disciplined bowling, and clinical fielding to lift the T20 World Cup trophy.
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