India Wins T20 World Cup 2026, Defeating Australia in Final
Team India has won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Australia by 6 wickets in the final played at the MCG in Melbourne, completing a historic series win.
Cricket team celebrating victory with trophy
Team India has won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Australia by 6 wickets in a dominant final performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, watched by a global television audience estimated at over 800 million people.
The Match
Batting first, Australia posted 172/6 in their 20 overs. India's chase was anchored by Shubman Gill (78* off 42) and Hardik Pandya (45 off 22), who shared an unbroken 103-run partnership to seal the victory with 8 balls to spare.
Rohit Sharma's Farewell
The World Cup final was also Rohit Sharma's final international match. The captain, who led India to the trophy for the second consecutive time, received a guard of honour from both teams after the match. He retires with 5 ICC trophies as captain.
Celebration in India
Prime Minister's Office declared a public holiday on September 1 to mark the victory. Celebrations erupted across Indian cities, with large crowds gathering at stadium screening venues and public spaces.
Historic Achievement
India becomes only the second team in history to win back-to-back T20 World Cups. The BCCI announced a ₹125 crore prize pool for the players, to be distributed by the selection committee.
