India beat New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup semifinal to reach the final.

In the 2026 T20 World Cup final, India posted 255/5, with Sanju Samson (89 off 46), Abhishek Sharma (52), and Ishan Kishan (54 off 25) leading the charge, while captain Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for a golden duck, drawing widespread criticism. New Zealand, chasing 256, faced a strong bowling effort led by James Neesham (3/46). India advanced to the final after a high-scoring semifinal where Kishan played a pivotal role, including a 39 off 18 balls and a record-fast hundred partnership with Samson. His explosive form throughout the tournament, including a 61 off 24 against Namibia, solidified his status as a key match-winner.