As the excitement built for the much-anticipated final between India and New Zealand, legends MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma took to the field at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, proudly presenting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy. Dhoni, the captain who led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup, was joined by Rohit Sharma, who clinched the title in the latest edition of the tournament in 2024. Together, they showcased the trophy before the national anthems, accompanied by ICC chairman Jay Shah and Star TV Network CEO Uday Shankar.
Mahi 🤝 RO!
The first captain to win this trophy alongside the last captain to lift it! 🤩🏆
During the thrilling closing ceremony, global superstar and two-time Grammy winner Ricky Martin took the stage, captivating the audience with his iconic tracks like “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and “The Cup of Life”. He was later joined by renowned Indian artists Sukhbir Singh and Falguni Pathak, adding to the festive atmosphere of the grand finale.
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first in this exciting showdown.
India Dominates with 255 Runs in T20 World Cup Final
In an impressive display, India concluded their innings with a staggering 255 runs. Key contributions came from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan, leading India to a record score for a T20 World Cup final.
Abhishek Sharma shone brightly, scoring his first half-century of the tournament with a blistering 52 off just 21 balls, helping India to a rapid 92 runs in the powerplay. Sanju Samson continued his stellar form with a remarkable 89 runs from 46 balls, marking his third consecutive fifty, while Ishan Kishan also added another solid 50. Despite Jimmy Neesham’s heroic efforts in the 16th over, where he took 3 wickets for New Zealand, Shivam Dube’s explosive 24-run final over ensured India reached a record-breaking total of 255 runs at the end of their innings.