The T20 World Cup Final is the biggest and most exciting match of the tournament. It is the moment when the two best teams compete for the world title, and every run becomes very important. Over the years, several Indian players have played memorable innings in these high-pressure finals.
Some of these knocks helped India win the trophy, while others remained special because of the way the player handled pressure. Here are some of the best innings played by Indian batters in a T20 World Cup Final.
Sanju Samson’s 89 Powers India in T20 World Cup Final
In the 2026 T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Sanju Samson played a powerful innings against New Zealand. He scored 89 runs from 46 balls, which is the highest score by an Indian in a T20 World Cup final. Samson hit 5 fours and 8 sixes with a strike rate above 193. He attacked the bowlers from the start and kept the runs coming. His batting helped India reach a huge total of 255/5 in 20 overs.
Virat Kohli’s 77 for India in the T20 World Cup Final
Virat Kohli played a strong and responsible innings of 77 runs from 58 balls. He hit 5 fours and 4 sixes. India lost early wickets, but Kohli stayed calm and handled the pressure, scoring more than half of India’s runs.
India scored 130 runs in 20 overs. Sri Lanka chased the target successfully and won the match by 6 wickets. Even though India lost, Kohli’s batting effort remained one of the most memorable final innings.
The 2014 ICC T20 World Cup final was played between India and Sri Lanka at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh. It was the sixth edition final, with both teams fighting for the title.
Virat Kohli’s 76 Guides India in 2024 T20 World Cup Final
The 2024 T20 World Cup Final was played between India and South Africa in Barbados. It was the ninth edition final, where both teams fought for the title in a high-pressure match.
Virat Kohli played a calm and important innings of 76 runs from 59 balls. He hit 6 fours and 2 sixes. After early wickets fell, Kohli stayed at the crease and built an important partnership with Axar Patel to steady the innings.
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India scored 176 runs in 20 overs. South Africa tried to chase the target but fell short. Indian bowlers defended the total well, and India won the T20 World Cup Final by 7 runs.
Gautam Gambhir’s 75 in the 2007 T20 World Cup Final vs Pakistan
The 2007 T20 World Cup Final was played between India and Pakistan at Johannesburg in South Africa. It was the first edition final, and both teams were under huge pressure to win the historic title.
Gautam Gambhir played a very important innings of 75 runs from 54 balls. He hit 8 fours and 2 sixes. India lost early wickets, but Gambhir stayed calm and built the innings. He scored the majority of India’s runs and helped the team reach a competitive total.
India finished with 157 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Pakistan fought hard during the chase but could only score 152 runs. India won the match by 5 runs and lifted the first T20 World Cup trophy.
Ishan Kishan’s Fast 54 in the 2026 T20 World Cup Final
The 2026 T20 World Cup Final was played between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It was the big title match where both teams tried to win the championship.
Ishan Kishan played a very fast and attacking innings of 54 runs from just 25 balls. He hit 4 fours and 4 sixes with a strike rate around 216. Kishan batted aggressively and supported Sanju Samson, helping India increase the scoring speed.
India scored a huge total of 255 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. The match result has not been decided yet, but Kishan’s quick innings helped India reach a very strong score.
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