LIVE Updates of India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final: India finish with a massive 255/5 in 20 overs

NZ 159(19)

India won by 96 runs

NZ

124-6(12.5)

CRR:9.66

REQ:18.42

New Zealand need 132 runs in 43 balls

NZ 101-5(10.3)

CRR:9.62

REQ:16.32

New Zealand need 155 runs in 57 balls

Big wicket in the chase!

Varun Chakaravarthy has removed the dangerous Tim Seifert, who was caught by Ishan Kishan near the boundary after a fighting 52 off 26 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes).

Seifert tried to continue the counterattack but mistimed the shot, and Kishan completed a sharp catch close to the ropes. With his dismissal, New Zealand lose their main attacking batter in the chase.

🇮🇳 India now look firmly in control, and the celebrations have already started building in Narendra Modi Stadium, as the hosts move closer to lifting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy. 🏏🏆

India strike again in the chase as Hardik Pandya removes Mark Chapman, who is bowled for 3 off 8 balls.

Pandya delivered a tight ball that Chapman attempted to play, but he ended up dragging it back onto his stumps. The wicket further dents New Zealand’s chase as they continue to lose wickets while pursuing the massive 256-run target in the T20 World Cup final.

With the required run rate already climbing, India tighten their grip on the match with another timely breakthrough.

New Zealand move to 68/3 after 7 overs in their chase of 256 in the T20 World Cup final. The current run rate is 9.71, but the required rate remains steep at 14.46, with 188 runs needed from 78 balls.

Tim Seifert has reached a blazing 50 off 23 balls, smashing two fours and five sixes to keep New Zealand in the fight. At the other end, Mark Chapman is on 2 from 5 deliveries.

Despite Seifert’s aggressive knock, India remain firmly in control of the contest as the required rate continues to climb in the chase.

New Zealand are 52/3 after 6 overs in their chase of 256 in the T20 World Cup final. The required run rate has climbed sharply to 14.57, while the current run rate stands at 8.67, putting the visitors under heavy pressure.

Tim Seifert is fighting back with an aggressive 35 off 19 balls, striking two fours and three sixes, while Mark Chapman is at the crease on 1 from 3 deliveries.

With three wickets already down and 204 runs still needed from 84 balls, India hold a commanding 99% win probability, leaving New Zealand with a massive uphill task to stay in the contest.

New Zealand loses 3 wicket in chase

Glenn Phillips b Axar Patel 5(5) [4s-1]

NZ 42/2 (4.1)

India have struck again in the chase as Rachin Ravindra departs cheaply for 1 off 2 balls. He was caught by Ishan Kishan behind the stumps off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah.

Bumrah delivered a sharp ball that induced an edge from Ravindra, and Kishan completed a safe catch to give India another crucial breakthrough.

With two quick wickets falling, New Zealand’s chase of the 256-run target in the T20 World Cup final faces early pressure as India tighten their grip on the match.

India have struck the first blow in the chase as New Zealand move to 31/1. Finn Allen has been dismissed for 9 off 7 balls, caught by Tilak Varma off the bowling of Axar Patel.

Axar delivered a quicker ball darted into the stumps, and Allen attempted to play it but ended up offering a catch to Tilak Varma. The wicket gives India an important early breakthrough after New Zealand’s brisk start.

Despite the setback, Tim Seifert remains at the crease looking aggressive, as New Zealand continue their pursuit of the 256-run target in the T20 World Cup final.

New Zealand begin their chase cautiously at 4/0 after 1 over, pursuing a massive target of 256 set by India in the T20 World Cup final. The required run rate is already high at 13.26, while the current run rate stands at 4.00.

Finn Allen is on 3 off 3 balls, while Tim Seifert is yet to score after facing 3 deliveries.

For India, Arshdeep Singh delivered a tight opening over, conceding just 3 runs, immediately applying pressure on the New Zealand batters.

With the chase just underway, India hold a strong 95% win probability, while New Zealand face a steep challenge to keep up with the demanding required run rate.

Innings Break: India finish with a massive 255/5 in 20 overs after New Zealand opted to bowl first in the T20 World Cup final. The innings was played at an outstanding run rate of 12.75, putting huge pressure on New Zealand in the chase.

After a blazing start from the top order, Shivam Dube provided a powerful late flourish, smashing 26 runs off just 8 balls with three fours and two sixes. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 8 off 6 deliveries as India added quick runs in the final overs.

India now head into the break with a commanding position, while New Zealand face a daunting target of 256 runs to win the final.

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