ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Who won the T20 World Cup 2026?

India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India scored 255/5 in 20 overs; New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.

Where was the T20 World Cup 2026 held?

The 2026 T20 World Cup was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Eight venues were used — five in India (Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi) and three in Sri Lanka (two in Colombo and one in Kandy). The tournament ran from February 7 to March 8, 2026.

How many times has India won the T20 World Cup?

India have won the T20 World Cup three times: 2007 (first ever edition, beat Pakistan), 2024 (beat South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados), and 2026 (beat New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad). They are the only team to have won three T20 World Cups.

Who was Player of the Tournament at T20 WC 2026?

Sanju Samson (India) was named Player of the Tournament. He scored 321 runs at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37 across five innings. Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan broke the record for most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition with 383 runs.

Who were the semi-finalists at T20 WC 2026?

The four semi-finalists were India, South Africa, England, and New Zealand. India beat England in the second semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. New Zealand beat South Africa in the first semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

How many teams played in T20 WC 2026?

Twenty teams competed across 55 matches. The 20 teams were split into four groups of five. The top two from each group advanced to the Super 8 stage (two groups of four), then the top two from each Super 8 group reached the semi-finals.