"India are aiming to retain the title they lifted in 2024, while New Zealand are hoping to claim the trophy for the first time in their history. New Zealand are seeking their first ICC white-ball title since winning the Champions Trophy in 2000. The Black Caps came close to lifting the T20 World Cup in 2021 but were beaten by Australia in the final."
"They then produced a thrilling display in the last four against England in Mumbai. Sanju Samson struck an impressive 89 from 42 deliveries as India posted 253 from their 20 overs. England mounted a strong response through Jacob Bethell, who scored 105, but India held their nerve thanks largely to the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah, eventually securing a narrow victory to reach the final."
"Mitchell Santner's side then produced their most impressive performance of the tournament against previously unbeaten South Africa. New Zealand experienced mixed results during the Super 8 stage. Their opening match against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain, before they produced a convincing 67-run win over Sri Lanka."
India and New Zealand face off in the 2026 T20 World Cup final on Sunday. India aims to retain the title won in 2024, while New Zealand pursues their first ICC white-ball championship since the 2000 Champions Trophy. India recovered from a Super 8 setback against South Africa with victories over Zimbabwe and West Indies, then defeated England in the semi-finals with Sanju Samson's 89 and Jasprit Bumrah's bowling proving decisive. New Zealand reached the final after a mixed Super 8 stage, including an abandoned match against Pakistan and a loss to England, but advanced via superior net run rate. New Zealand's semi-final victory over previously unbeaten South Africa marked their tournament's most impressive performance.
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