India is set to play their fifth consecutive ICC final against New Zealand. It is India’s fourth T20 World Cup final. In the very first edition of the World Cup, India defeated Pakistan and made a landmark in the T20Is. India's first shift in world cricket came with the BCCI's launch of the IPL, which transformed the entire cricket landscape. India now holds the highest stake in cricket due to that victory. After that, India played in the World Cup final again in 2014 against Sri Lanka, which they lost by a large margin. A decade later, when India returned to the finals, they seized the moment and won their second World Cup title.
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Now, when India steps into the finals for its fourth final, the hopes will be high. From the last World Cup, the Indian T20I team has developed itself as one of the finest T20I teams in the world.
India’s performance in every T20I World Cup final
India vs Pakistan 2007 World Cup final
India defeated Pakistan by five runs in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 final at Johannesburg. Batting first, India scored 157/5, powered by Gautam Gambhir’s 75 and late runs from Rohit Sharma. Pakistan’s chase reached 152 before Misbah-ul-Haq’s risky scoop off Joginder Sharma was caught by Sreesanth, sealing India’s dramatic victory.
India vs Sri Lanka 2014 World Cup final
In the 2014 ICC World T20 Final at Dhaka, India posted 130/4 in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring 77. Sri Lanka chased the target comfortably, reaching 134/4 in 17.5 overs. Kumar Sangakkara’s unbeaten 52 guided Sri Lanka to a six-wicket victory and their first T20 World Cup title.
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India vs South Africa 2024 World Cup final
In the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final at Barbados, India scored 176/7, led by Virat Kohli’s 76 and Axar Patel’s 47. South Africa fought hard but finished 169/8 despite Heinrich Klaasen’s 52. India won by 7 runs, securing their second T20 World Cup title, with Kohli named Player of the Match.
India vs New Zealand 2026 T20I World Cup final preview
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final will see India face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams reached the summit clash after strong semifinal performances. India aims to defend their title and secure another T20 World Cup triumph, while New Zealand seek their first championship. The match promises a thrilling contest with star players, tactical battles, and an electric atmosphere expected from the massive crowd.
