The T20 World Cup 2026 final promises fireworks as two of the tournament’s most destructive batters – New Zealand’s Finn Allen and India’s Sanju Samson – prepare to headline the title clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday. New Zealand opener Allen produced one of the most remarkable innings in T20 World Cup history in the semi-final, smashing a breathtaking 33-ball century to dismantle South Africa and power the Black Caps into the final. His brutal knock, featuring eight sixes and 10 fours, broke Chris Gayle’s long-standing record for the fastest T20 World Cup hundred, which had stood at 47 balls since 2016. New Zealand, often labelled perennial underdogs, scraped into the semi-finals on net run rate but now stand just one victory away from their first T20 World Cup title. India’s charge to the final, meanwhile, has been driven by the brilliant form of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 06, 2026 15:14 UTC