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]India Create History with Record 255/5 vs New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 Final
by Dwijesh
India created history by scoring the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Batting first, India started aggressively. Quick and powerful innings from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan helped the team cross the 200-run mark in just 15 overs.
The record for the previous highest score made in a T20 World Cup final also belonged to India, with the winners scoring 176/7 in 20 overs against South Africa in the 2024 edition.
India’s 255/5 total against New Zealand is the highest in a T20 World Cup final, going past the total they had managed to amass against South Africa in 2024 in Barbados. Others on the list include New Zealand, Australia and West Indies.
Highest Team Totals in T20 World Cup Finals
| Score | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/5 | India | New Zealand | 2026 |
| 176/7 | India | South Africa | 2024 |
| 173/2 | Australia | New Zealand | 2021 |
| 172/4 | New Zealand | Australia | 2021 |
| 161/6 | West Indies | England | 2016 |
| 157/5 | India | Pakistan | 2007 |
Highest Individual Score in a T20 World Cup Final
| Score | Player | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Sanju Samson | India | New Zealand | 2026 |
| 85* | Marlon Samuels | West Indies | England | 2016 |
| 85 | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Australia | 2021 |
| 78 | Marlon Samuels | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 2012 |
| 77* | Mitchell Marsh | Australia | New Zealand | 2021 |
50s in Semifinal & Final of a T20 World Cup
| Player | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 2009 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 2014 |
| Sanju Samson | India | 2026 |
