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On Sunday, March 8, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The first squad to win the championship again was the Men in Blue. They also became the first squad to win the coveted championship three times. New Zealand would have hoped for early wickets if they had chosen to bowl first. But it was not to be. Abhishek Sharma, on the other hand, took the stage and struck a quick half-century. Under duress, Sanju Samson also performed an incredible knock.
As they typically do before every other event, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has not disclosed any information on prize money for this T20 World Cup. Therefore, it will be safe to estimate the winnings using the prize money from 2024. India may receive USD 2.45 million (about Rs 22.5 crore) in prize money after winning the trophy at Narendra Modi Stadium against New Zealand. The two defeated semifinalists may each receive USD 787,500 (approximately Rs 7.20 crore), while the runners-up, New Zealand, are expected to win USD 1.28 million (approximately Rs 11.76 crore).
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Awards, Records & Prize Money Summary
| Category | Player / Team | Performance / Details | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player of the Match (Final) | Jasprit Bumrah | 4/15 in 4 overs | – |
| Player of the Series | Sanju Samson | 5 matches, 321 runs, Avg 80.25, SR 199.38 | – |
| Tournament Winner | India | Champions | INR 27.48 Crores |
| Runner-Up | New Zealand | Finished 2nd | INR 14.65 Crores |
| Most Runs | Sahibzada Farhan | 383 runs, 6 innings, Avg 76.60, SR 160.26 | – |
| Highest Individual Score | Yuvraj Samra | 110 (65) vs New Zealand, Match 31, Chennai | – |
| Most Wickets | Varun Chakaravarthy | 14 wickets, 9 innings, Avg 20.50 | – |
| Best Bowling Figures | Romario Shepherd | 5/20 (3 overs) vs Scotland, Match 2, Kolkata | – |
| Most Catches | Glenn Phillips | 11 catches in 7 innings | – |
| Most Dismissals (Wicketkeeper) | Usman Khan | 10 dismissals (8 catches, 2 stumpings) | – |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Tournament Records & Statistical Leaders
| Achievement | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | Sahibzada Farhan | 383 runs, 6 innings, Avg 76.60, SR 160.26 |
| Highest Individual Score | Yuvraj Samra | 110 (65), 11 fours, 6 sixes vs New Zealand, Match 31, Chennai |
| Most Wickets | Varun Chakaravarthy | 14 wickets, 9 innings, Avg 20.50 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Romario Shepherd | 5/20 (3 overs) vs Scotland, Match 2, Kolkata |
| Most Catches | Glenn Phillips | 11 catches in 7 innings |
| Most Dismissals (Wicketkeeper) | Usman Khan | 10 dismissals (8 catches, 2 stumpings) |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Prize Money Distribution
| Position / Award | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | India | INR 27.48 Crores |
| Runner-Up | New Zealand | INR 14.65 Crores |
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