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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 ended with a historic victory for the India national cricket team. India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team in the final to win the trophy.
With this win, India made history by becoming the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles. The team also became the first to defend the title successfully. Many players delivered excellent performances during the tournament with both bat and ball.
Several players were nominated for the Player of the Tournament award. These included Sanju Samson, Will Jacks, Sahibzada Farhan, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, and Shadley van Schalkwyk. In the end, Indiaโs Sanju Samson won the award for his brilliant batting performance.
Full List of Awards and Top Performers - T20 World Cup 2026
| Category | Winner | Team | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player of the Tournament | Sanju Samson | India | 321 runs |
| Player of the Final | Jasprit Bumrah | India | 4/15 vs New Zealand |
| Most Runs | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 383 runs |
| Most Wickets | J. Bumrah & V. Chakaravarthy | India | 14 wickets each |
| Most Sixes | Sanju Samson | India | 24 sixes |
| Most Fours | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 37 fours |
| Most Fifties | Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 4 fifties |
| Most Hundreds | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 2 centuries |
| Highest Individual Score | Yuvraj Samra | Canada | 110 vs New Zealand |
| Highest Team Score | India | โ | 256/4 vs England (Semi-Final) |
| Fastest Hundred | Finn Allen | New Zealand | 100 in 33 balls vs England |
| Best Bowling Figures | Romario Shepherd | West Indies | 5/20 vs Scotland |
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Player of the Final - Jasprit Bumrah
Indiaโs fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was the hero of the final match. He took 4 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs, which helped India win the game.
After the match, Bumrah said winning the World Cup final at the ground where he started his career made the moment very special for him.
Player of the Tournament - Sanju Samson
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson had an amazing tournament. He scored 321 runs in five innings and played several important knocks for India.
Samson said the award felt like a dream. He also said he kept believing in himself even when he did not get chances earlier. He thanked senior players and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for their advice and support.
A Historic Moment for India
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will always be remembered as a special tournament for India. The team performed well in both batting and bowling and successfully defended their title.
Players like Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah played key roles in helping India win the trophy and make history in T20 cricket.
Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026: Top 5 Bowlers With Most Wickets in the Tournament
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