255/5! India post highest total in T20 World Cup finals
What's the story
In a historic moment, Team India has recorded the highest-ever total in an ICC T20 World Cup final. The Men in Blue posted an impressive 255/5 against New Zealand in the 2026 T20 WC final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The innings saw India's top three - Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan- score half-centuries. Despite NZ's brief comeback, Shivam Dube's 8-ball 26* powered the co-hosts.
Attack
Batters put on a show
Despite a quiet start, India showed no signs of slowing down, being invited to bat. The match turned into a batting blitz that kept New Zealand on their toes. Abhishek finally broke the shackles with a quickfire 52 off only 21 balls. And Samson played with his usual bravado, scoring an explosive 89 off just 46 balls. Ishan also contributed significantly to India's total with a speedy 54 from just 24 deliveries.
Threat
Dube defuses Neesham threat
By the end of the 15th over, India had already reached a staggering 203/1, a score that had already broken the previous record for the highest T20 World Cup final total. Although James Neesham's over gave NZ three breakthroughs, India managed to reach their historic total with help from Shivam Dube's fiery blitz. Dube hammered 3 fours and 2 sixes in the final over off Neesham.
Past performance
India attain these feats
As mentioned, India recorded the highest-ever total in the T20 World Cup finals, bettering their 176/4 against South Africa in the 2024 summit clash. According to Cricbuzz, India became the second side to record three 250-plus scores in a T20 competition. This was their fourth 250-plus score in 2026, the most in a calendar year. Notably, India scored their 100th six in the tournament.