List of Records Broken by India in the T20 World Cup

Last Updated: Mar 9, 2026, 19:53 IST

Check the list of records broken by Team India in the T20 World Cup during their victory over New Zealand in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026.

List of Records Broken by India in the T20 World Cup ( Source: Image generated with AI)
List of Records Broken by India in the T20 World Cup ( Source: Image generated with AI)

India has won the T20 World Cup title for the third time, breaking some records along the way. Let’s look at all the team records broken by Team India and its players in the successful T20 World Cup 2026.

Records Broken by Team India in the T20 World Cup

1. First Team to win 3 ICC T20 World Cups

India became the first team to win 3 ICC T20 World Cup titles: the first in 2007, the second in 2024, and the third in 2026.

2. First Team Successfully Defend T20 World Title

India became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title, having won the 2024 edition by defeating South Africa.

3. First Team to win T20 World Cups at Home

India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home. The previous best record was by Sri Lanka who finished as runners-up in 2012.

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4. Highest Total in T20 World Cup Final

India posted 255/5, which is the highest team total in a World Cup final. The previous best was also by India, who scored 176/7 against South Africa in 2024.

5. Biggest Margin of Victory in T20 World Cup Final

India’s win by 96 runs was the biggest margin of victory by a team in the T20 World Cup finals.

6. Joint Highest Powerplay Score in T20 World Cup

India scored 92/0 in 6 overs in the powerplay, the joint-highest score in the powerplay in T20 World Cups, equal to West Indies, who scored 92/1 against Afghanistan in 2024.

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First Published: Mar 9, 2026, 00:16 IST

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