Sports · 9 March 2026
India defeats New Zealand to defend T20 World Cup title
Exam-focused facts from the 9 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- India defended their T20 World Cup title by beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- India posted 255 for 5 in 20 overs; Sanju Samson top-scored with 89 off 46 balls.
- New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs; Tim Seifert made 52 off 26 balls.
- Jasprit Bumrah took 4 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs for India.