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India vs New Zealand Result – Final

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Final • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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IND
255/5 (20)
New Zealand cricket team logo
NZ
159/10 (19)
India won by 96 runs
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Player of the match: Jasprit Bumrah

End of over 19 (5 runs)
Jacob Duffy 3 (5)
Lockie Ferguson 6 (7)
NZ 159/10
Abhishek Sharma 1-1-5-0
18.6
W
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma
18.5
1
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run
18.4
1
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, 1 run
18.3
1
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run
18.2
1
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, 1 run
18.1
1
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run
End of over 18 (2 runs)
Jacob Duffy 1 (2)
Lockie Ferguson 3 (4)
NZ 154/9
Jasprit Bumrah 4-4-15-0
17.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, no run
17.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run
17.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, 1 run
17.3
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!
17.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, no run
17.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, no run
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Mitchell Santner 43 (32)
Lockie Ferguson 2 (3)
NZ 152/8
Arshdeep Singh 4-0-32-0
16.6
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Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 run
16.6
Wd
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide
16.5
4
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Four
16.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run
16.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson, no run
16.2
1
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 run
16.2
Wd
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide
16.1
0
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, no run
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Mitchell Santner 37 (28)
Lockie Ferguson 1 (1)
NZ 143/8
Jasprit Bumrah 3-3-13-0
15.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, 1 run
15.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run
15.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry, Bowled!
15.3
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Jimmy Neesham, Bowled!

Match Summary

India and New Zealand met in Final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.6: Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma | 17.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, Bowled! | 16.5: Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.6 when Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 96 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.6: Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma
  • 17.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!
  • 16.5: Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Four
  • 15.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry, Bowled!
  • 15.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Jimmy Neesham, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.6 when Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 96 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.6: Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 19 (5 runs)
Jacob Duffy 3 (5)
Lockie Ferguson 6 (7)
NZ 159/10
Abhishek Sharma 1-1-5-0

18.6 W Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, Out! Caught by TL Varma

18.5 1 Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run

18.4 1 Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, 1 run

18.3 1 Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run

18.2 1 Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy, 1 run

18.1 1 Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run

End of over 18 (2 runs)
Jacob Duffy 1 (2)
Lockie Ferguson 3 (4)
NZ 154/9
Jasprit Bumrah 4-4-15-0

17.6 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, no run

17.5 1 Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run

17.4 1 Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy, 1 run

17.3 W Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!

17.2 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, no run

17.1 0 Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, no run

End of over 17 (9 runs)
Mitchell Santner 43 (32)
Lockie Ferguson 2 (3)
NZ 152/8
Arshdeep Singh 4-0-32-0

16.6 1 Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

16.6 Wd Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide

16.5 4 Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, Four

16.4 1 Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run

16.3 0 Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson, no run

16.2 1 Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

16.2 Wd Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide

16.1 0 Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner, no run

End of over 16 (4 runs)
Mitchell Santner 37 (28)
Lockie Ferguson 1 (1)
NZ 143/8
Jasprit Bumrah 3-3-13-0

15.6 1 Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

15.5 1 Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson, 1 run

15.4 W Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry, Bowled!

15.3 W Jasprit Bumrah to Jimmy Neesham, Bowled!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs New Zealand Final match?
India won by 96 runs.

What is the India vs New Zealand Final?
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Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup