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Sport8 March 2026Archive brief

India wins the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.

India wins the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. They become the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups, the first team to win the title at home as hosts, and the first team to win the tournament three times.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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