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India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final
Title came with 96 days to go for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
India had lifted their first-ever Women's ODI World Cup in 2025
India produced a performance for the ages, outplaying New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8, 2026) to lift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy for a record third time. The Men In Blue thus became the only side to claim back-to-back T20 World Cup titles, and also the first one to emerge victorious at home.
Interestingly, India's margin of victory in the final was 96 runs, which was also the number of days remaining (on Sunday) before the start of the next ICC T20 World Cup: the women's 2026 edition starting June 12. The numerological coincidence did not go unnoticed, and could be interpreted as a sign of what's to come.
The Indian women's cricket team had scripted history in November 2025 by winning their maiden ODI World Cup title. Expectations will again be sky-high from Harmanpreet Kaur and Co, when they embark on their T20 World Cup campaign.
All About ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The 10th edition of the 20-over showpiece will feature 12 teams, and be hosted by England. The teams will be split into two groups of six each, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals at The Oval on June 30 and July 2. The final will be played at Lord's on July 5, and the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash is slated for June 14 at Edgbaston.
With the countdown to the marquee event having begun, a global event was held on March 4 to mark the 100 days to go landmark. England stars Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley and Lauren Filer were present at Edgbaston, which will host the tournament opener (England vs Sri Lanka on June 12).
The scoreboard at Edgbaston displayed the 100 days to go message, with other host cities across the United Kingdom - including Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Bristol County Ground (Bristol), The Oval (London), and Lord’s Cricket Ground (London) - joining in on the action.
Well-known international grounds around the world also got in on the act, with the Sydney Cricket Ground (Australia), Eden Gardens (India), Merrion Cricket Club (Ireland), The Hague Cricket Club (the Netherlands), Basin Reserve (New Zealand), Gaddafi Stadium (Pakistan), Wanderers Cricket Stadium (South Africa), R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo) and Kensington Oval (Barbados) following suit by transforming their scoreboards with the digital design.
When will next ICC T20 World Cup be played?
The next ICC T20 World Cup coming up is the women's 2026 edition, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.
How many teams will compete in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
A total of 12 teams will take part in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
What's the common link between the Indian men and women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns?
The Indian men's team won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final by 96 runs, which was also the number of days remaining for the start of the women's edition on June 12.
