Ishan Kishan's Blistering Fifty, Record Partnerships Dominate T20 World Cup Final

• Ishan Kishan smashed a blistering 23-ball fifty, scoring 54 runs off 25 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes), in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.
• Kishan and Sanju Samson built a crucial 100-run partnership for the second wicket, with Samson contributing 89 runs off 46 balls.
• Openers Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21 balls) and Sanju Samson (89 runs) set a new T20 World Cup final record with a 98-run opening stand in just 7.1 overs.
• This was Ishan Kishan's third fifty of the tournament, showcasing his consistent explosive form.
• New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.