The T20 World Cup 2026 final exploded into life at Ahmedabad, where India’s explosive batting lineup brutalized New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson. In his very first over, the speedster surrendered 24 runs, equaling the grim milestone for the costliest over bowled in a T20 WC decider.
Ferguson sprayed the ball everywhere – wayward lines, lost lengths, and three wides to boot. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson capitalized with clinical precision: two fours and two sixes lit up the stadium. It was a bowler’s worst nightmare unfolding in prime time.
He’s now tied with Ben Stokes (2016) and Axar Patel (2024), both of whom bled 24 in their respective finals. Ferguson’s record underlines the fine margins in T20 cricket’s biggest stage.
Beyond the over, Abhishek-Samson scripted history as the inaugural 50-run opening stand in a T20 World Cup final. India blazed to 50 in four overs, the fastest in knockout stages, and notched 92/0 in powerplay – T20 WC’s all-time high.
Toss winner Mitchell Santner opted to chase, tweaking his side with Jacob Duffy replacing Cole McConchie. Unchanged India smelled blood early. As runs flow freely, this final promises edge-of-seat drama with India firmly in control.