India lifted its third T20 World Cup 2026 title in an exciting match against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Suryakumar Yadav and the team played very well with both bat and ball. After scoring a huge 256 runs in the first innings, India bowled out New Zealand for 159 runs.

From 2023 to 2026, India did very well in cricket. The country’s men’s, women’s, and U-19 teams won many important tournaments. Fans were very happy with these big wins, which gave pride to the nation.

The men’s teams played strong cricket in major tournaments. They won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and 2026, the Champions Trophy in 2025, and reached the final of the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup. Their batting and bowling were very good, making India one of the best teams in the world.

The women’s and U-19 teams also made history. The Women’s U-19 team won World Cups in 2023 and 2025. The senior Women’s team won the World Cup in 2025. These wins show the great talent and future of Indian cricket.

Here is the complete list of India’s ICC achievements in cricket from 2023 to 2026:

India’s ICC Achievements 🇮🇳🏏

🏆Women U-19 WC 23 – Winners
🥈Men's CWC 23 – Runners-up
🏆Men's T20 WC 24 – Winners
🏆Men's CT 25 – Winners
🏆Women U-19 WC 25 – Winners
🏆 Women's CWC 26 – Winners
🏆 U-19 CWC 26 – Winners
🏆Men's T20 WC 26 – Winners#T20WorldCup2026final

— Shubham Shrivastav 🇮🇳 (@shubhshr28) March 8, 2026

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Abhishek Sharma played a sensational innings in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. He scored 52 runs from just 21 balls, reaching his half-century in only 18 balls. His innings included six boundaries and three sixes before he was dismissed.

Despite struggling in earlier matches, coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav trusted Sharma and kept him in the playing XI for the final. Many expected Rinku Singh to replace him, but India backed his talent.

Sharma started slowly today but soon attacked the bowlers. He hit Jacob Duffy for two boundaries and smashed Lockie Ferguson for a boundary and a six. Before this match, Sharma had only one half-century in the tournament against Zimbabwe and had begun the tournament with three ducks.

Here are the three major records Abhishek Sharma broke in the IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final:

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1. Fastest fifty in a T20 World Cup final

Abhishek Sharma now holds the record for the quickest half-century in a T20 World Cup final. He reached 50 runs in just 18 balls. He beat the old record held by Heinrich Klaasen, who took 23 balls to score a fifty against India in 2024.

2. Best Powerplay Score T20 World Cup history

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opened the innings against New Zealand and scored 92 runs in the first 6 overs. This is the highest score ever made during a powerplay in T20 World Cup history. While the West Indies once scored 92 runs too, they lost a wicket. India made their runs without losing any players.

3. Second-Fastest Fifty for India

Abhishek’s 18-ball fifty is also the joint second-fastest for India in the history of the tournament. He is now tied with KL Rahul, who also scored a fifty in 18 balls. The top spot still belongs to Yuvraj Singh, who famously hit a fifty in only 12 balls.

India Retain T20 World Cup with Stunning Win Over New Zealand

India played an amazing game to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final. They beat New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India’s batters and bowlers all played very well together.

Chasing a big total of 256 runs, New Zealand struggled and were 72/5 at one stage. Tim Seifert scored a half-century, but it was not enough. New Zealand were bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs, giving India a big win.

Earlier, Indian batters like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma scored big to set a huge total of 255/5. Samson made 89 runs, Sharma scored 52 runs from 21 balls, and Ishan Kishan added 54 runs. Shivam Dube hit big shots in the last over. Their strong total helped India defend the title at the world’s biggest cricket stadium.

A batter who achieves 1,000 runs in Test cricket demonstrates exceptional ability to perform at a high level throughout the longest format of the game. The record of reaching the milestone within the fastest time frame shows that multiple legendary cricketers achieved this record during their careers in women's Test cricket. The sport has been shaped by players who started in the early days and developed into present-day stars such as Ellyse Perry. 

The list shows the quickest female players who achieved 1,000 Test runs together with their international cricket accomplishments.

Sandhya Agarwal (India) – 18 innings

Sandhya Agarwal holds the record for the fastest woman to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 18 innings. The former India captain who played women's Test cricket during the 1980s established herself as one of the most dependable batters of her time.

Agarwal is widely remembered for her historic 190 against England in 1984 which became the highest individual score in women's Test cricket. The Indian women's cricket team established their ascent through her capacity to construct lengthy batting performances while sustaining the team's offense.

She completed her Test career with 1,110 runs across 13 matches while achieving an exceptional batting average above 50. Her record for the fastest 1,000 Test runs still stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of women's cricket.

Enid Bakewell (England) – 22 innings

Enid Bakewell reached the 1,000-run milestone in 22 innings, becoming one of England’s most celebrated all-rounders. Bakewell established herself as a key player for England because of her smooth left-handed batting style and her successful spin bowling which helped the team dominate during the 1960s and 1970s.

Her career reached one of its highest points when she achieved 124 runs and 101 runs during her Test match performance against the West Indies in 1979, which made her one of the few players to achieve two batting centuries during a women's Test match. 

The 1,078 Test runs and 50 wickets which Bakewell achieved during her career established her as one of the top all-rounders in the early days of women's international cricket.

Karen Rolton (Australia) – 22 innings

Karen Rolton matched the record of reaching 1,000 Test runs in 22 innings, underlining her status as one of Australia’s greatest batters. 

Rolton built her reputation as a player through her combination of aggressive batting style and her ability to overpower all bowlers. The 2001 Women’s Ashes Test stands as her most recognized performance which she achieved by scoring an unbroken 209 runs for England which ranks among the greatest individual achievements in women’s Test cricket history. 

She finished her Test career after playing 14 matches where she scored 1,002 runs at an average above 55. Rolton became the captain of Australia after she developed the team into a dominant force in contemporary women's cricket.

Charlotte Edwards (England) – 23 innings

Charlotte Edwards reached the milestone after playing 23 innings which demonstrated her ability to perform consistently at the highest level of batting for England. 

Edwards dedicated her entire professional life to international cricket as she played for England during two complete decades. Her calm temperament and technical strength enabled her to perform successfully in every cricket format.

Edwards scored 1676 runs through 23 Test matches which established her as one of England's top players in Test cricket. Her leadership of England during major tournaments established her as an enduring authority in women's cricket.

Debbie Hockley (New Zealand) – 24 innings

Debbie Hockley reached 1,000 Test runs in 24 innings, becoming one of New Zealand’s greatest cricketing icons.

Hockley built her reputation through two main skills which included her batting technique and her performance during high-pressure situations. She represented New Zealand for more than two decades and was instrumental in raising the profile of women's cricket in the country.

She finished her Test career with 1,301 runs from 19 matches, which gave her an average of almost 53. The ICC Hall of Fame recognized Hockley for her significant contributions to cricket through her induction into the hall.

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Ellyse Perry (Australia) – 24 innings

Ellyse Perry achieved 1,000 Test runs after playing 24 innings which became another achievement in her exceptional Test career. She accomplished this milestone at the WACA Stadium in Perth during the single Test match against India. Perry became only the second Australian woman to score 1,000 Test runs after Karen Rolton and soon went past her to become Australia’s highest run-scorer in women’s Test cricket.

Perry stands as one of the greatest all-rounders in women’s cricket because she has maintained her excellence in both batting and bowling throughout her entire professional career. One of her biggest Test highlights came in the 2017 Women’s Ashes, where she scored a remarkable 213 not out against England. She stays as an essential contributor to Australian cricket through her abilities in batting, seam bowling, and fielding across all playing formats.

Myrtle Maclagan (England) – 25 innings

Myrtle Maclagan achieved her milestone after playing 25 innings which made her one of the first female cricket stars to compete in international matches. 

Maclagan played during the formative years of the women’s game in the 1930s and was a pioneer for England. She operated as a dynamic batter while serving as a valuable off-spin bowler who made significant contributions to her team's performance. Her accomplishments established England as a major power in women's cricket during its initial development stage.

Jan Brittin (England) – 25 innings

Jan Brittin achieved his 1,000 Test runs milestone after playing 25 innings yet he continues to be one of England's most esteemed batsmen. 

Brittin played a crucial role in England's success during the 1980s and early 1990s because she showed great determination while scoring runs under difficult circumstances.Throughout her Test career she accumulated 1,935 runs which positions her among the top run scorers in women's Test cricket history.

Claire Taylor (England) – 25 innings

Claire Taylor finished her career by reaching 1,000 Test runs which she achieved in 25 innings because she maintained consistent performance throughout her longest format matches. 

Taylor was widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted batters of her generation. She played a central role in England’s triumph in the 2009 Women’s World Cup and World T20. Her calm approach and ability to construct long innings made her a dependable presence in England’s batting lineup.

The aggressive nature of modern T20 cricket has made expensive bowling figures more common. In the recently finished T20 World Cup 2026semifinal between India and England, which had a total of 499 runs, only two bowlers had an economy rate below 10 runs per over.

With the evolution of the format, Indian bowlers have sometimes suffered heavy runs. In fact, four of the five most expensive four-over spells by Indian bowlers have come since 2022.

Bowlers now face aggressive batting, bigger bat sizes, and smaller boundaries. There is little room for error, so most expensive bowling spells are a recent memory.

On that note, here is the list of the top five most expensive four-over spells by an Indian bowler in T20Is.

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1. Jasprit Bumrah (0–58; India vs New Zealand, 2026 5th T20I; Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram)

This is a surprising entry on the list. Jasprit Bumrah is known for his excellent bowling and has a T20I economy rate of 6.55. However, he had a rare bad day in the final match of the 2026 home series against New Zealand. India scored a huge total of 271 runs. New Zealand fought hard in the chase, led by Finn Allen. Bumrah’s four overs are usually very reliable, but in this match, he became the most expensive bowler.

It was only the second time in T20Is that he gave away 50 or more runs in four overs. The first time happened in the 2022 home series against Australia when he was dealing with a back injury.

2. Arshdeep Singh (2–62; India vs South Africa, 2022 2nd T20I; Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is one of the few bowlers from India to concede more than 60 runs in a four-over spell in T20Is. India scored 237 runs in the match, but South Africa chased strongly. David Miller played a brilliant innings and scored a century.

Arshdeep had a very difficult game. He bowled several no-balls and also gave away 26 runs in the final over. This became the worst bowling performance of his T20I career. He has also conceded 60 or more runs in other T20 matches in the Indian Premier League.

3. Varun Chakaravarthy (1–64; India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal; Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)

The mystery spinner had the worst match of his career in the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against England. Varun came into the match with average form and was attacked by the England batters. Jacob Bethell welcomed him with three sixes in a row.

Varun did take the wicket of Jos Buttler, but he could not stop the heavy scoring on a flat pitch. England’s batters kept attacking during his spell. His figures of 1-64 became the joint second-most expensive spell in T20 World Cup history.

4. Yuzvendra Chahal (0–64; South Africa vs India, 2018 2nd T20I; SuperSport Park, Centurion)

Yuzvendra Chahal shares the record for the most expensive spell by an Indian spinner in T20I history. This happened during India’s 2018 tour of South Africa. India set a target of 189 runs, but the South African batters attacked Chahal in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen played very aggressively against him. In one over, Klaasen scored 23 runs with three sixes. Chahal conceded seven sixes in four overs as South Africa chased the target with eight balls left.

5. Prasidh Krishna (0–68; India vs Australia, 2023 3rd T20I; Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

Prasidh Krishna holds the record for the most expensive bowling spell by a player from India in T20I history. The match was against Australia in 2023. India scored 223 runs and tried to defend the total in heavy dew.

Prasidh gave away 45 runs in his first three overs. However, he bowled a good 18th over and conceded only six runs. In the final over, he had to defend 21 runs against Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell hit five boundaries, including four in a row, and Australia won the match on the last ball. Prasidh’s figures of 0-68 are also among the most expensive spells in T20I history.

Team India will face England in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams want to reach the final. It is important to note that both India and England have played very well in this World Cup.

India reached the semi-final after finishing second in their Super 8 group, while England finished at the top of their Super 8 group. As the two teams prepare to play against each other, it will be interesting to see which team wins, considering the strong form both sides have shown.

Before the match, let us look at the statistical comparison between the two teams. Both teams are known for hitting many sixes. So, let us see which team has hit more sixes in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.

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India Lead England in Six-Hitting Ahead of T20 World Cup Semi-Final

It is important to note that Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya lead the six-hitting chart for the India national cricket team. Both players have hit 12 sixes each in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 so far.

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In total, India have hit 69 sixes in the tournament. This makes them one of the teams with the highest number of sixes in the World Cup.

The England cricket team are behind India in six-hitting in the tournament. Will Jacks leads the chart for England with 12 sixes, while Harry Brook is in second place with 9 sixes.

England have hit 53 sixes in the tournament so far, which is 16 fewer than India. As the two teams prepare to meet in the semi-final, England will look to stay at their best level against the defending champions.

Finn Allen scored the fastest century in T20I history with a powerful hitting display at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Chasing 170 to reach the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final, the Kiwi batter made a 33-ball century and led his team to an easy win. Allen broke the record of former India captain Rohit Sharma, who scored a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017.

Allen started hitting hard from the beginning in New Zealand’s chase. He hit a couple of early sixes off Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen, while Tim Seifert stayed on strike for most of the time. In the last over of the power play, Allen took control of the game.

Facing Corbin Bosch, Allen scored 22 runs with one six and four straight boundaries. This took New Zealand to 84/0 in the powerplay, almost winning the game. The Kiwi opener reached his half-century in just 19 balls. It was the joint fastest fifty of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Even after Tim Seifert got out, Allen did not slow down. He kept hitting boundaries easily. Almost every over had a four or a six. When Marco Jansen came back to bowl, Allen attacked him hard. He scored 24 runs in just 5 balls and reached his century in only 33 balls. New Zealand finished the chase in 12.5 overs.

Here is the complete list of fastest T20I centuries among full member nations

1. Finn Allen vs South Africa, 2026 (33 balls)

After the bowlers restricted South Africa to 169/8 in 20 overs on March 4, with pacers and spinners sharing eight wickets, it turned into the Finn Allen show. Finn Allen smashed the fastest T20I century between two Full Member nations, reaching his hundred in just 33 balls. He achieved this record in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final. Allen and Tim Seifert gave New Zealand a flying start. The pair powered the team to 84/0 in the six-over powerplay and almost ended the match there. After Seifert was dismissed for 58, Rachin Ravindra joined Allen at the crease. Allen went on to score his third T20I century in just 33 balls and finished the chase in style. New Zealand ended at 173/1 in 12.5 overs to seal a dominant win and book their place in the final.

2. Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka, 2017 (35 balls)

Former India captain Rohit Sharma scored a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore on December 22, 2017. He reached his fifty in 23 balls. That was just the start. He scored the next fifty in only 12 balls. While fans were still celebrating his half-century, Rohit was already moving towards his hundred. That is how he plays — always one step ahead. At the other end, KL Rahul was playing his natural shots and keeping the innings steady. But Rohit was batting on another level. Short balls were pulled over midwicket. Length balls were lifted with ease over the same area. He did not just hit the ball hard; he placed it perfectly into gaps and over the boundary. Here is a key number — 91.52. That was the percentage of runs Rohit scored in boundaries. He made 108 of his 118 runs through fours and sixes.

3. David Miller vs Bangladesh, 2017 (35 Balls)

David Miller delivered a remarkable performance in T20I cricket when he scored one of the fastest centuries in the format. He reached his hundred in just 35 balls against Bangladesh in 2017. At that time, it was the fastest T20I century and he broke the previous record held by Richard Levi. Although Miller missed the chance to equal Yuvraj Singh’s record of six sixes in an over, his innings was still thrilling. This knock was special because he had struggled for form in the previous six months. Earlier that year, Miller had also played a strong innings of 117* against Sri Lanka, showing signs of returning to his best form.

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4. Abhishek Sharma vs England, 2025 (37 balls)

The last time India and England played a bilateral match in Mumbai in 2025, Abhishek Sharma gave his best performance. He lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a stunning 135 off 54 balls. Now, ahead of a high-pressure T20 World Cup semi-final, the explosive opener will look to forget his self-doubts and deliver again when it matters most. The left-handed batter from Punjab reached his century in just 37 balls in the 11th over. It was the second-fastest T20I hundred by an Indian, after Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017.

5.  Tim David vs West Indies (37 balls)

Tim David smashed a powerful 37-ball century against the West Indies in 2025. His explosive knock helped Australia chase down 215 with 23 balls to spare in the third T20I. With this win, Australia secured the series 3-0 with two matches still left to play. It was a special night for the 29-year-old, who reached a personal milestone he was not sure he would achieve because of his lower batting position. David came in to bat when Australia were 61/3 in 5.5 overs. He changed the game with aggressive batting, hitting 11 sixes and six fours. During his innings, he also broke the record for the fastest T20I century by an Australian, going past Josh Inglis, who had scored a 43-ball hundred against Scotland the previous year.

Team India booked their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a composed and memorable run chase against West Indies in their final Super 8 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 1. The five-wicket victory confirmed their knockout spot, where they will meet England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on March 5.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav made a courageous call to field first in what was a virtual knockout contest. West Indies recovered from a slow start and produced a strong finish, pushing their total close to the 200-run mark and setting up a stiff challenge.

Historically, India have not chased many big totals in T20 World Cup matches, having crossed the 150-run mark successfully only a few times before. However, the team displayed calmness, depth, and match awareness to script one of their finest chases in the tournament’s history.

With that remarkable effort, here’s a look at India’s top five highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history.

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India’s Top 5 Highest Successful Run Chases in T20 World Cup History

1) 196 vs West Indies – T20 World Cup 2026, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India pulled off a massive chase of 196 in a virtual knockout against the Shai Hope-led West Indies side. The team was under heavy pressure, but Sanju Samson played a brilliant knock of 97 runs from 50 balls. His innings guided India to one of the highest successful chases in T20 World Cup history and sealed a place in the semi-final.

Wickets kept falling at the other end, which made the chase tense. However, Samson stayed calm and controlled the innings well. India reached the target with four balls to spare. This also became India’s ninth-highest successful run chase in T20Is.

2) 174 vs South Africa – T20 World Cup 2014 Semi-final, Dhaka

In the 2014 semi-final, India faced a strong South Africa side at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The MS Dhoni-led team had a tough target in a knockout game. Virat Kohli once again rose to the occasion with a match-winning effort.

Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane gave India a quick start. After that, Kohli took charge and handled the middle overs smartly. Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh added useful runs. Kohli stayed unbeaten on 72 off 44 balls and finished the match with a boundary off Dale Steyn. India reached the target with five balls left.

3) 161 vs Australia – T20 World Cup 2016, Mohali

During the 2016 T20 World Cup at home, India needed a win against Australia to qualify for the semi-finals. Australia scored 160 in the virtual knockout match.

India were in trouble at 94-4 after 14 overs and were close to elimination. Then Virat Kohli played one of the finest T20I innings. He took smart risks and ran hard between the wickets. With support from MS Dhoni, he guided India to victory with five balls to spare and kept their campaign alive.

4) 160 vs Pakistan – T20 World Cup 2022, Melbourne

India began their 2022 campaign against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan posted 159-8 on a difficult pitch.

India struggled early and were reduced to 31-4 against the pace attack of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya rebuilt the innings with patience. Kohli later hit two stunning sixes off Haris Rauf, which changed the game.

The final over was full of drama against Mohammad Nawaz. With scores level on the last ball, R Ashwin stayed calm and hit the winning runs. It was one of India’s most famous wins in T20 World Cup history.

5) 139 vs Bangladesh – T20 World Cup 2014, Dhaka

India chased 139 against Bangladesh in the 2014 edition at Dhaka. The pitch was slow, but the dew helped the batting side later in the match.

Shikhar Dhawan fell early, but Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored half-centuries and added a 100-run partnership. Rohit got out in the 16th over, but Kohli stayed till the end. With a small cameo from MS Dhoni, India reached the target with nine balls remaining.

Jammu & Kashmir won their first Ranji Trophy championship in the 2025-26 Final by lifting the trophy at the D.R. Bendre Cricket Stadium and they triumphed over eight-time champions Karnataka in a classic contest. The victory marked the end of a 67-year wait and stands as the biggest achievement in the region’s domestic cricket journey.

Under the leadership of Paras Dogra, J&K piled up a massive 584 in the first innings, with Shubham Pundir scoring a crucial 121. Their bowlers then ensured complete control of the match. Auqib Nabi delivered a decisive five-wicket haul in the final and finished the season as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 60 wickets. Along with him, Qamran Iqbal, Abdul Samad, and Shubham Pundir played important roles in this historic season. J&K sealed the title through a dominant 291-run first-innings lead.  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated the team and praised the importance of the Ranji Trophy in shaping international cricketers. He wrote, "It has paved the way for cricketers like Jaydev, Harsh Dubey (India A), Rajat Patidar, Karun Nair, and Axar Patel to play for India in whites. In time J&k would also be seeing representations from this championship-winning side." His message underlined how domestic success often leads to national recognition.

He further added, "Saurashtra, Vidharba, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and now J & K have won the Ranji Trophy over the last decade. These teams have found a way to prepare well with a unified goal in mind as a team.. This serves as a reminder once again for cricketers from the rest of the country that if they stand together and play united with a Ranji trophy title as a goal, they or at least their teammates, can go on to play for the country." He did not mention Karnataka & Mumbai because they have always been hunting the title down consistently. 

List of Ranji Trophy winners in the last decade

1. Vidarbha (2017–19, 2024–25)

Vidarbha have established themselves as a modern powerhouse with three titles in the last decade. In 2024–25, they defeated Kerala in the final based on a 37-run first-innings lead. Earlier, they beat Saurashtra by 78 runs in 2018–19 and secured their maiden title in 2017–18 by defeating Delhi by 9 wickets.

Their recent success was powered by Harsh Dubey, who set a season record with 69 wickets in 2024–25, and Yash Rathod, who scored 960 runs. The 2018–19 triumph saw Wasim Jaffer scoring over 1,000 runs, while Aditya Sarwate’s 11-wicket haul in the final remains one of the most memorable performances in Ranji history.

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2. Mumbai (2015–16, 2023–24)

Mumbai, the most decorated team in tournament history with 42 titles, added two more crowns in this decade. In 2023–24, they defeated Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final at Wankhede Stadium. In 2015–16, they crushed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs to reclaim the trophy.

Shreyas Iyer had a massive 1,321-run season in 2015–16. For the 2023-24 season, the team was led by Ajinkya Rahane, while Musheer Khan was the star player with a crucial hundred in the final. Shardul Thakur’s brilliance with bat and ball added more strength to the team.

3. Saurashtra (2019–20, 2022–23)

Saurashtra lifted their maiden title in 2019–20 by taking a 44-run first-innings lead over Bengal in the final. They proved their dominance again in 2022–23 by defeating Bengal by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens. These wins established them as one of the strongest sides of the decade.

Captain Jaydev Unadkat was the leading bowler with 67 wickets in the 2019–20 season. Arpit Vasavada played consistently under pressure and Sheldon Jackson was a major contributor with the bat. Their well-rounded side was instrumental in both title runs.

4. Madhya Pradesh (2021–22)

Madhya Pradesh captured their first Ranji Trophy in 2021–22 by defeating Mumbai by 6 wickets in the final. Under coach Chandrakant Pandit, the team built a massive first-innings lead that laid the foundation for victory. It was a landmark achievement for the state.

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Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma, and Rajat Patidar scored centuries in the final to overpower Mumbai’s total. Patidar hit the winning runs to seal the historic triumph. The season elevated several players into national recognition.

5. Gujarat (2016–17)

Gujarat made history in 2016–17 by winning their maiden title after a thrilling final against Mumbai. They chased a record 312 runs on the final day to win by 5 wickets. The victory remains one of the most dramatic moments in Ranji history.

Captain Parthiv Patel was ahead of his game as he scored a brilliant 143 in the final hunt. Season high run-scorer Priyank Panchal ended with 1,310 runs and Jasprit Bumrah signaled his potential early on. Together they combined to produce a fabulous championship-winning effort. 

6. COVID-19 Interruption (2020–21)

The 2020–21 Ranji Trophy season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the only time in the tournament’s long history that the competition did not take place. The event returned in the following season, continuing its rich legacy.

After India suffered a big 76-run defeat against South Africa in Group 1 of the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, there are some questions about India's biggest defeat by runs in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. 

Biggest defeat for India in T20 World Cups (by runs)

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South Africa won by 76 runs (Ahmedabad 2026)

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights (Group 1), hosts and defending champions India faced South Africa at Ahmedabad, where the Men in Blues suffered a 76-run defeat, their largest losing margin by runs in ICC Men's T20 World Cup history. 

After South Africa chose to bat first, they were once struggling at 20/3. However, Dewald Brevis (45 off 29 balls), David Miller (63 off 35 balls), and Tristan Stubbs (44 not out off 24 balls) guided South Africa to the score of 187/7 in 20 overs. 

In reply, only Shivam Dube managed to score 20+ runs (43 off 37 balls), as India were bundled out for only 111 runs. David Miller won the Player of the Match for his incredible match-winning knock.  

Australia won by 49 runs (Bridgetown 2010)

In the Super 8 stage of the ICC World T20 2010, Australia beat India by 49 runs in the Group F battle. After Australia scored 184/5 in 20 overs at Bridgetown, India were bowled out for only 135 runs in 17.4 overs. 

Aussie openers Shane Watson and David Warner had a century partnership (104 runs), as Watson scored 54 off 32 balls, and the Player of the Match Warner scored 72 off 42 balls. Also, David Hussey had a cameo of 35 runs in 22 balls. 

In reply, while the middle-order batter Rohit Sharma scored 79 not out off 46 balls, Harbhajan Singh was the only other double-digit scorer with only 13 runs. Aussie pacers Dirk Nannes (3/25) and Shaun Tait (3/21) took three wickets each. 

New Zealand won by 47 runs (Nagpur 2016)

In the Super 10 stage contest of the ICC World T20 2016, hosts India faced New Zealand in Group 2 at Nagpur. In the spin-friendly wicket, while New Zealand scored 126/7 in 20 overs, India were bundled out for only 79 runs in 18.1 overs, as New Zealand won by 47 runs.  

While Corey Anderson (34) and Luke Ronchi (21) scored the 20+ runs in New Zealand's innings on the tough batting pitch, Mitchell Santner (4/11), Ish Sodhi (3/18), and Nathan McCullum (2/15) performed dominantly with the ball. Santner, who also added crucial 18 runs, won the Player of the Match award. 

Before the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Team India's batting was considered the most dangerous, as its batsmen were in excellent form. For this reason, the Indian team was consistently scoring totals of over 200, but in the current ICC tournament, Suryakumar Yadav's team is in poor form. In the group stage, India did not score a big total as expected in any match, yet they were winning; this streak ended in the Super 8 stage. 

In the Super 8 match against South Africa, India faced a heavy defeat by 76 runs. In this match, while chasing a target of 188, the Indian team was restricted to just 111, making it the third-lowest total in T20 World Cup history.

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Let's take a look at the top 5 lowest totals of India in the T20 World Cup so far.

These are top 5 lowest totals for India in T20 World Cups

5. 119 vs Pakistan, New York (2024)

The previous edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup was hosted by the West Indies and the USA. In the 19th match, India faced Pakistan. After winning the toss, Pakistan invited India to bat, but their impressive bowling bowled out Rohit Sharma's team for 119 in 19 overs, with Rishabh Pant scoring the highest 32 runs. India defended this small total effectively, restricting Pakistan to just 113/7. In this way, India won the match by 6 runs. The hero of India's victory was Jasprit Bumrah, who recorded bowling figures of 3/14 and was named the Player of the Match.

4. 118/8 vs South Africam Nottingham (2009)

India's batting performance was also dismal in the 2009 T20 World Cup group match against South Africa. Batting first in Nottingham, South Africa scored 130/5, thanks to AB de Villiers' 63. India was expected to chase down the target of 131 easily, but despite playing the full overs, the team managed only 118/8, losing the match by 12 runs. Rohit Sharma top-scored for India with 29 runs.

3. 111 runs vs South Africa, Ahmedabad (2026)

India faced South Africa in the very first match of the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2026. Team India was expected to win this match, as India had defeated South Africa in the five-match T20 series last year and also defeated them in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, this time South Africa dominated, defeating India by 76 runs. After winning the toss, South Africa scored 187/7 and bowled out Team India for 111 in 18.5 overs.

2.110/7 vs New Zealand, Dubai (2021)

India's performance in the T20 World Cup 2021 was dismal, leading to their group stage exit. India's batting performance during the tournament was quite mediocre. Batting first in their group match against New Zealand in Dubai, India managed only 110/7, before the Kiwis responded with a 111/2 victory in just 14.3 overs.

1. 79 runs vs New Zealand, Nagpur (2016)

India's lowest total in T20 World Cup history was against New Zealand in 2012. In the match played in Nagpur, Team India, bowling first, restricted New Zealand to 126/7. Indian fans expected the team to achieve the target easily, but what followed was nothing short of a nightmare. Indian batters surrendered in front of New Zealand's spinners, and Team India was all out for 79 runs in 18.1 overs. Thus, New Zealand won by 47 runs.