Daryl Mitchell lost his temper and then his wicket as India tightened control of the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.   The moment came after Arshdeep Singh’s throw hit Mitchell while he was running between the wickets. Mitchell walked toward Arshdeep and shouted in anger. The umpire stepped in to calm the situation. India captain Suryakumar Yadav also spoke to the New Zealand batter.   The tension ended quickly. Both players shook hands at the end of the over.   Soon after, Axar Patel dismissed Mitchell. The batter mistimed a full toss and Ishan Kishan took the catch. It was Axar’s third wicket. New Zealand were 119/6 chasing 256. (PC: X)

New Zealand lost three early wickets in their chase during the T20 World Cup final against India.   Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to bring Axar Patel into the attack in the powerplay worked quickly. Axar removed Finn Allen for 9 after he mistimed a big shot to Tilak Varma at long-on.   He struck again soon after when Glenn Phillips missed a cross-batted shot and was bowled.   Jasprit Bumrah then dismissed Rachin Ravindra on the first ball of his spell. Ravindra miscued his shot and Ishan Kishan completed a running catch at fine leg.   New Zealand were 52/3 after six overs, with Tim Seifert and Mark Chapman at the crease. (PC: BCCI)

India finished with 255/5 in 20 overs against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It is the highest total in a T20 World Cup final.   Shivam Dube led the late charge. He smashed James Neesham for 24 runs in the final over with two sixes and three fours.   Sanju Samson top scored with 89. It is the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final.   Abhishek Sharma earlier hit the fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls.   Ishan Kishan added 54 off 25 balls.   India crossed the previous record for the biggest total in a T20 World Cup final with the late surge. (PC: BCCI)

Late drama unfolded in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as the New Zealand national cricket team fought back against the India national cricket team with quick wickets. James Neesham dismissed the in-form Sanju Samson for 89 before removing Ishan Kishan, who had blasted 54 off 25 balls, in the same over. Moments later, Neesham struck again as Suryakumar Yadav departed for a golden duck after a diving catch by Rachin Ravindra. Despite the sudden collapse, India stayed above the 200-run mark. Tilak Varma even survived a dropped catch by Finn Allen, giving India a chance to rebuild in the final overs.

The India national cricket team continued their explosive batting display against the New Zealand national cricket team in the T20 final, racing to 203/2 after 15 overs. Sanju Samson led the onslaught with a sensational unbeaten 88, smashing three consecutive sixes off Rachin Ravindra and dominating the New Zealand bowling attack. Samson also registered his third consecutive fifty in knockout matches, underlining his red-hot form. Ishan Kishan supported him with aggressive hitting, including a towering straight six. Earlier, the pair combined for a massive 24-run over that left the Kiwis struggling for answers. With the run rate soaring, India looked set for a daunting total well above 250. (PC: BCCI)

The India national cricket team lost their first wicket after a dominant start in the final against the New Zealand national cricket team, with Rachin Ravindra dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a quick 52 off 20 balls. The wicket ended a blazing 98-run opening partnership between Sharma and Sanju Samson that had put New Zealand under heavy pressure in the powerplay. Ravindra struck in the 7th over with a caught-behind dismissal, providing a crucial breakthrough for the Kiwis. After the wicket, Ishan Kishan came in at number three as India crossed the 100-run mark in just over seven overs. Despite the setback, India remained in a commanding position with a strong run rate. (PC: BCCI)

India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a rapid 18-ball fifty in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.   Sharma returned to form on the biggest stage. He attacked the bowling from the start. Boundaries came quickly in the Powerplay.   He shared a strong opening stand with Sanju Samson. The pair gave India a flying start. India scored 92 runs in the Powerplay. The run rate crossed 15 runs an over.   Sharma reached his half-century with a powerful six. The shot came off a low full toss.   After completing the fifty, Sharma gestured towards the dugout as teammates applauded the knock. (PC: BCCI)

The India national cricket team made a blazing start in the T20 World Cup final against the New Zealand national cricket team, racing to 50 without loss in the first four overs. Opener Abhishek Sharma led the charge with aggressive strokeplay, smashing a six over long-off and multiple boundaries off Lockie Ferguson and Jacob Duffy. At the other end, Sanju Samson also found the boundary, including a top-edged six and a late four to keep the scoreboard moving. India had earlier started cautiously but quickly accelerated, collecting 15 runs in Duffy’s over and punishing loose deliveries. Despite a sharp fielding effort from Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand struggled to contain the early onslaught. 

Ahead of the final between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team, players from both sides expressed confidence as the countdown to the first ball began. New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell said he was excited to play the final after spending months in India and stressed that the team’s focus is on enjoying the contest and making the most of the 240 balls. He added that several players in the lineup can step up if needed. Meanwhile, India’s Tilak Varma said the team is accustomed to high-pressure situations after navigating recent knockout-style matches. Before the game, legends Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni brought out the trophy during the national anthem ceremony. (PC: X/@BCCI)

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian appeared to step back from his earlier apology to Gulf neighbours as attacks continued across the region.   In a video message on Sunday, Pezeshkian said his remarks were misunderstood. “The enemy has had misconceptions about my words,” he said.   He added Iran would respond if it comes under attack. “When we are attacked, we have no choice but to respond,” he said.   His statement came as explosions were reported in Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE. A residential tower caught fire in Dubai after debris from an intercepted projectile.   Earlier, Pezeshkian had apologised to neighbouring countries for Iranian strikes and said attacks would stop unless Iran was targeted. (PC: NDTV)