Ind Vs Nz Live: Steady... ... India Beat New Zealand by 96 Runs to Win T20 World Cup 2026 Final; Become First Team to Lift Trophy Three Times

Ind Vs Nz Live: Steady Start for India; 7 Runs from the Opening Over!

The first over of the World Cup Final is in the books. Despite that early LBW scare, Sanju Samson has looked sharp, finding the gaps to get the scoreboard ticking. India takes 7 runs off Matt Henry's opening spell.

Bowling Change: A surprising move from Mitchell Santner! He is introducing spin immediately. Glenn Phillips is coming on to bowl the second over. The tactical battle has truly begun—will the gamble to use an off-spinner against the openers pay off?