FOUR! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. India's innings comes to a close with a commanding total of 255 on the board. The openers set the tone early, with Sanju Samson continuing his fine form to craft a fluent 89. He was well supported by Abhishek Sharma, while Ishan Kishan added a brisk cameo and Shivam Dube provided fireworks at the death. New Zealand, though, found a spark when James Neesham turned the tide with a remarkable three-wicket over, helping to rein in the scoring momentum. As the chase begins, the question will be whether New Zealand rise to the occasion and secure their maiden T20 World Cup crown, or will the hosts tighten their grip and seize the upper hand in front of their home crowd? The second innings promises high drama.
19.5
James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Duffy.
19.4
FOUR! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
19.3
SIX! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
19.2
SIX! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
19.1
FOUR! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past long off for 4 runs.
End of Over 19
Over 19. 5 runs. Bowler: Abhishek Sharma. New Zealand: 159/10 (rr 8.37)
18.6
Matt Henry to Tilak Varma. Half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
18.5
Matt Henry to Shivam Dube. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
18.4
Matt Henry to Tilak Varma. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Santner.
18.3
Matt Henry to Shivam Dube. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
18.2
OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump deep in crease pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Santner. Skipper completes the catch safely.
18.1
SIX! Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand: 154/9 (rr 8.56)
17.6
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
17.5
FOUR! James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
17.4
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Phillips.
17.3
James Neesham to Tilak Varma. Leg cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
17.2
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
17.1
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 9 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. New Zealand: 152/8 (rr 8.94)
16.6
Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
16.5
Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
16.4
Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Off cutter short, down leg side deep in crease pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, run save by Henry, fielded by Ferguson.
16.3
Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
16.2
Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, dropped catch by Allen, fielded by Chapman.
16.1
Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 4 runs. Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand: 143/8 (rr 8.94)
15.6
OUT! Caught. James Neesham to Suryakumar Yadav. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Ravindra. Skipper fails at the big stage.
15.5
OUT! Caught. James Neesham to Ishan Kishan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Chapman. Could this be a game-changer?
15.4
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
15.3
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
15.2
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Chapman.
15.1
OUT! Caught (Sub). James Neesham to Sanju Samson. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. Magnificent innings come to an end.
Over 19. 5 runs. Bowler: Abhishek Sharma. New Zealand: 159/10 (rr 8.37)
18.6
Jacob Duffy c Tilak Varma b Abhishek Sharma 3 (5)
OUT! Caught. Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Varma. India have done it! India are champions once again, successfully defending their crown to become the first team in history to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. What a magnificent performance from the hosts on the grandest stage. After posting a formidable total, the Indian bowlers displayed exceptional composure under pressure, never allowing New Zealand to build sustained momentum in the chase. Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with a sensational four-wicket haul, brilliantly supported by Axar Patel, who picked up three crucial wickets. Tim Seifert did provide a brisk start for New Zealand, smashing an entertaining 52 off just 26 balls, briefly raising hopes of a fightback. However, India's disciplined bowling ensured the momentum never truly swung in New Zealand's favour. Jasprit Bumrah is the Player of the Match and Sanju Samson is the Player of the Tournament for his crucial contributions in this World Cup.
18.5
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
18.4
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
18.3
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
18.2
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pandya.
18.1
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson. Stock ball back of a length, off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
End of Over 18
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand: 154/9 (rr 8.56)
17.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
17.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
17.4
Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
17.3
ମିଚେଲ ସାଣ୍ଟନର୍ b Jasprit Bumrah 43 (35)
OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter yorker, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed. Another one bites the dust.
17.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Singh.
17.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
End of Over 17
Over 17. 9 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. New Zealand: 152/8 (rr 8.94)
16.6
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
16.6
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
16.5
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
16.4
Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pandya.
16.3
Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
16.2
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
16.2
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
16.1
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air uncontrolled to long on for no runs, fielded by Pandya.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 4 runs. Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand: 143/8 (rr 8.94)
15.6
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run.
15.5
Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Vinod.
15.4
Matt Henry b Jasprit Bumrah 0 (1)
OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump backing away driving, missed. Cleaned him up!
15.3
Jimmy Neesham b Jasprit Bumrah 8 (7)
OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to James Neesham. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed. Once again, the change of pace does the trick.
15.2
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
15.1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, in the air under control to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
15.1
Wide Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter short, wide down leg side ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
End of Over 15
Over 15. 5 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. New Zealand: 139/6 (rr 9.27)
14.6
Arshdeep Singh to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs.
14.5
Arshdeep Singh to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
14.4
Arshdeep Singh to James Neesham. Slower ball yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs.
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FOUR! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. India's innings comes to a close with a commanding total of 255 on the board. The openers set the tone early, with Sanju Samson continuing his fine form to craft a fluent 89. He was well supported by Abhishek Sharma, while Ishan Kishan added a brisk cameo and Shivam Dube provided fireworks at the death. New Zealand, though, found a spark when James Neesham turned the tide with a remarkable three-wicket over, helping to rein in the scoring momentum. As the chase begins, the question will be whether New Zealand rise to the occasion and secure their maiden T20 World Cup crown, or will the hosts tighten their grip and seize the upper hand in front of their home crowd? The second innings promises high drama.
James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Duffy.
FOUR! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
SIX! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
SIX! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! James Neesham to Shivam Dube. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past long off for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Tilak Varma. Half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Phillips.
Matt Henry to Shivam Dube. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
Matt Henry to Tilak Varma. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Santner.
Matt Henry to Shivam Dube. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump deep in crease pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Santner. Skipper completes the catch safely.
SIX! Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
FOUR! James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Phillips.
James Neesham to Tilak Varma. Leg cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.
Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Off cutter short, down leg side deep in crease pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, run save by Henry, fielded by Ferguson.
Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, dropped catch by Allen, fielded by Chapman.
Jacob Duffy to Hardik Pandya. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
OUT! Caught. James Neesham to Suryakumar Yadav. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Ravindra. Skipper fails at the big stage.
OUT! Caught. James Neesham to Ishan Kishan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Chapman. Could this be a game-changer?
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
James Neesham to Hardik Pandya. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Chapman.
OUT! Caught (Sub). James Neesham to Sanju Samson. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. Magnificent innings come to an end.
OUT! Caught. Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Varma. India have done it! India are champions once again, successfully defending their crown to become the first team in history to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. What a magnificent performance from the hosts on the grandest stage. After posting a formidable total, the Indian bowlers displayed exceptional composure under pressure, never allowing New Zealand to build sustained momentum in the chase. Jasprit Bumrah led the charge with a sensational four-wicket haul, brilliantly supported by Axar Patel, who picked up three crucial wickets. Tim Seifert did provide a brisk start for New Zealand, smashing an entertaining 52 off just 26 balls, briefly raising hopes of a fightback. However, India's disciplined bowling ensured the momentum never truly swung in New Zealand's favour. Jasprit Bumrah is the Player of the Match and Sanju Samson is the Player of the Tournament for his crucial contributions in this World Cup.
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Abhishek Sharma to Jacob Duffy. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pandya.
Abhishek Sharma to Lockie Ferguson. Stock ball back of a length, off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
Jasprit Bumrah to Jacob Duffy. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter yorker, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed. Another one bites the dust.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Samson.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pandya.
Arshdeep Singh to Lockie Ferguson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Varma.
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air uncontrolled to long on for no runs, fielded by Pandya.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lockie Ferguson. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Vinod.
OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump backing away driving, missed. Cleaned him up!
OUT! Bowled. Jasprit Bumrah to James Neesham. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, missed. Once again, the change of pace does the trick.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, in the air under control to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Yadav.
Wide Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter short, wide down leg side ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Samson.
Arshdeep Singh to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs.
Arshdeep Singh to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Arshdeep Singh to James Neesham. Slower ball yorker, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs.