Sanju Samson continued in his wealthy vein of type, scoring a third-consecutive half century throughout the ultimate of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in opposition to New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The opener sneaked into the highest of the checklist of the very best particular person scores in a T20 World Cup ultimate along with his scintillating knock.
Virat Kohli was the earlier report holder for India, along with his 77 runs in opposition to Sri Lanka within the ultimate in 2014.
The highest particular person rating within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup belonged to West Indies batter Marlon Samuels, who struck an unbeaten 85 in opposition to England in 2016 earlier than Sanju’s knock within the ongoing ultimate.
HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES IN T20 WORLD CUP FINAL
- Sanju Samson 89 (46) – India vs New Zealand (2026)
- Marlon Samuels 85*(66) – West Indies vs England (2016)
- Kane Williamson 85(48) – New Zealand vs Australia (2021)
- Marlon Samuels 78(56) – West Indies vs Sri Lanka (2012)
- Mitchell Marsh 77*(56) – Australia vs New Zealand (2021)
- Virat Kohli 77(58) – India vs Sri Lanka (2014)
- Virat Kohli 76(58) – India vs South Africa (2024)
Published on Mar 08, 2026
