• India posted a massive 255-5 led by Sanju Samson's 89 runs.
• New Zealand fell short, managing only 159 runs in response.
• Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling claimed four wickets for India.

In a stunning display of cricket, India secured a convincing victory over New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The defending champions set a formidable target of 256 runs, led by Sanju Samson's explosive performance of 89 runs from just 46 balls. He was supported by Abhishek Sharma, who contributed a quickfire 52 off 21 balls, establishing a solid opening partnership of 98 runs. This hefty total places India in the record books as the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home, according to Reuters and Dawn.

The Indian innings featured a remarkable power display, especially in the powerplay, where the team amassed 92 runs with notable contributions from both openers. After a brief halt due to Jimmy Neesham's wicket-taking burst, Samson partnered with Ishan Kishan, who scored 54 runs. Their efforts lifted India to a staggering total, which ultimately proved too challenging for New Zealand to chase down, as they lost early wickets and struggled to build partnerships. Despite Neesham's three-wicket haul, India finished strong, with Shivam Dube concluding the innings with an explosive 26 runs off just 8 balls, according to Dawn and Al Jazeera.

In response, New Zealand's batting lineup faltered under pressure, losing crucial wickets early in the chase. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was instrumental in dismantling their batting order, claiming four wickets for only 15 runs in his four overs, earning him the title of player of the final. His bowling masterclass, coupled with supporting spells from Axar Patel, who took three wickets, left New Zealand with a total of just 159 runs, sealing India’s victory and marking their third T20 World Cup title, as highlighted by Reuters and Al Jazeera.