India piled up a massive 255/5, driven by a superb 89 off 46 balls from Sanju Samson.
The wicketkeeper-batter struck five fours and eight sixes in a blistering innings that laid the foundation for India’s huge total.
He was well supported by Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 52 off just 21 balls, and Ishan Kishan, who added 54 from 25 deliveries as India raced past 200 inside 16 overs.
Late fireworks from Shivam Dube, who hammered 26 off eight balls, pushed India to one of the highest totals ever in a T20 World Cup final.
For New Zealand, James Neesham was the most successful bowler with 3 wickets, though the bowlers struggled to contain India’s relentless hitting.
Chasing a daunting 256, New Zealand never recovered after losing early wickets. Tim Seifert provided brief resistance with a quick 52 off 26 balls, but regular strikes from India’s bowlers kept the chase under control.
India’s bowling attack was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who delivered a sensational spell of 4 for 15, dismantling the middle and lower order. Axar Patel also impressed with 3 for 27.
New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 159, handing India a comfortable victory.
The emphatic win secured India’s third T20 World Cup title, highlighting their dominance in the format and capping off an outstanding tournament campaign with a commanding performance in the final.
