Match Date & Time: March 8, 2026 – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats from the T20 World Cup 2026 Final show a dominant Indian performance. India posted a record 255/5 – the highest total in a T20 World Cup final – and bowled New Zealand out for 159 to win by 96 runs. Sanju Samson scored a blistering 89 off 46 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes), Abhishek Sharma smashed 52 off 21, and Ishan Kishan added 54 off 25. Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15 (including key wickets in the death overs), while Axar Patel claimed 3/27. New Zealand started well with Tim Seifert’s 52 but collapsed against India’s varied bowling attack.
This victory helped India successfully defend their T20 World Cup title in front of a record crowd of over 86,000 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Batting Stats – India Innings (255/5 in 20 overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Key Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 52 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 247.62 | Explosive powerplay |
| Sanju Samson | 89 | 46 | 5 | 8 | 193.48 | Match-winning knock |
| Ishan Kishan | 54 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 216.00 | Aggressive middle-order |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 38 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 211.11 | Quick finishing |
| Hardik Pandya | 12* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 | Death-over acceleration |
| Axar Patel | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | Not out |
- Total Runs: 255
- Wickets Lost: 5
- Boundaries: 25 fours + 22 sixes
- Powerplay (0-6 overs): 98/1 (16.33 run rate)
- Death Overs (16-20): 92 runs
Bowling Stats – India (vs New Zealand)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Key Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3.75 | Death-over breakthroughs |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | Middle-overs control |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | Early pressure |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 | Spin variation |
- Total Wickets: 10
- Economy: 8.37
- Dot Balls: 42
Batting Stats – New Zealand Innings (159 in 19 overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 52 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Devon Conway | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Kane Williamson | 22 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Glenn Phillips | 48 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 184.62 |
New Zealand Team Batting Stats
- Total Runs: 159
- Wickets Lost: 10
- Boundaries: 20 fours + 6 sixes
- Powerplay: 68/1 (11.33 run rate)
Bowling Stats – New Zealand (vs India)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neesham | 4 | 49 | 3 | 12.25 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
Key Advanced & Partnership Stats
- Highest Partnership (India): Samson + Kishan – 105 runs
- Biggest Collapse (New Zealand): Lost 6 wickets for 47 runs after 10th over
- Sixes Hit: India 22 vs New Zealand 6
- Dot Balls: New Zealand faced 42 dots; India faced only 18
- Powerplay Advantage: India scored 98/1 vs New Zealand’s 68/1
These India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats clearly show India’s superiority in power-hitting, middle-overs control, and death bowling.
Conclusion
The India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats from the T20 World Cup 2026 Final highlight India’s all-round dominance. Explosive batting led by Sanju Samson (89) and Abhishek Sharma (52), combined with Jasprit Bumrah’s match-winning 4/15, helped India defend their title by 96 runs. New Zealand fought bravely with Tim Seifert’s 52 but couldn’t match India’s intensity.
FAQs
What were the main India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats?
India scored 255/5 while New Zealand were bowled out for 159. India won by 96 runs.
Highest scorer in the match?
Sanju Samson scored 89 off 46 balls for India.
Best bowling figures?
Jasprit Bumrah took 4 wickets for 15 runs.
Highest partnership?
Samson and Kishan added 105 runs for India.
Impact of the win?
India successfully defended the T20 World Cup title.
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