The India cricket team is the winner of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue have become the first team to win 3 titles, the first to defend their titles, and win the tournament at home. It’s been a historic run at a historic tournament. But who were the best players of the tournament? Find out who ICC gave the accolades to.
List of T20 World Cup 2026 awards
Player of the Final: Jasprit Bumrah – India (4/15 in 4 overs)
Player of the Tournament: Sanju Samson – India (321 runs | 5 innings | Average: 80.25 | Strike Rate: 199.37)
Most Runs: Sahibzada Farhan – Pakistan (383 runs)
Most Wickets: Jasprit Bumrah – India (14 wickets) [better average, economy & strike rate than Varun Chakaravarthy]
Most Sixes: Sanju Samson – India (24 in 5 innings)
Best Batting Strike Rate: Finn Allen – New Zealand (200.00)
Best Bowling Economy Rate: Jasprit Bumrah – India (6.21) [minimum 5 matches]
What player of the India vs New Zealand final, Jasprit Bumrah, said: It feels extremely special because I’ve played one final at my home venue and, you know, couldn’t win that one, but this one feels really special. I couldn’t be really happy. I couldn’t be more special than this to win Man of the Match here in the World Cup finals. I started my cricket career here. It doesn’t get better than this.
What player of the tournament, Sanju Samson, said: It feels like a dream! Very happy, extremely grateful! Just surreal. It all started with the previous World Cup. I couldn’t play any game in the previous edition, but I kept believing in myself and kept the dream alive. I wasn’t sure about things, to be honest, but getting the opportunities, I cashed in on them. I have taken advice from the senior players in the team. I am in constant touch with Sachin Tendulkar sir, getting advice from him…well, what more can I ask for? The moment will have to sink in; a few days will be needed.
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