From 2007 Glory to Modern Dominance: India T20 World Cup Record
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India became the first team to reach the final for the fourth time and also hit 88 sixes in the tournament. India T20 World Cup record
India defeated England to reach the T20 World Cup final for the fourth time. Team India became the first team to reach four T20 World Cup finals.
India defeated England by 7 runs in the second semi-final played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In this thrilling, heart-stopping match, spectators were left breathless and the margin of victory was just 7 runs.
The England team gave a tough fight to Team India and if even one ball had been saved, it would have been impossible for the Indian team to save the match.
With this, the Indian team hit 88 sixes in the tournament this time. The team also set the record for hitting the most sixes in a single edition. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson equaled Virat Kohli’s record for the longest innings by an Indian in a T20 World Cup knockout match with an innings of 89 runs.
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India vs England Semi final Score Card


1. India became the first team to reach the finals for the fourth time.
India has reached the final of the T20 World Cup for the fourth time, the most by any team. Previously, Team India played the final in 2007, 2014, and 2024.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have played three finals each.
By reaching the final in 2026, Team India created another record. The team also became the third team to reach two consecutive T20 World Cup finals (2024 and 2026).
Previously, only Pakistan (2007, 2009) and Sri Lanka (2012, 2014) had achieved this feat.
India will play its fourth consecutive ICC white-ball tournament final. The team also played the ODI World Cup final in 2023 and the Champions Trophy final in 2025.
India has surpassed any other country in terms of India T20 World Cup record. Once upon a time, this feat was only held by Australia, but now India has become a force to reckon with in the cricketing world.

2. T20 Most sixes hit in a single innings in a World Cup
In the semi-final played in Mumbai, India and England together hit 34 fours, both created the record of hitting the most number of sixes in a single match of T20 World Cup. The match between West Indies and Zimbabwe is at second place in this record. Both together had hit 31 sixes then.
There was a rain of fours in this Semi-final 2 match. A total of 73 boundaries (39 fours and 34 sixes) were hit in this tremendous match, which is the most in any single match of T20 World Cup. Before this, 61 boundaries were hit in the match between England and South Africa in 2016 on this same ground.
| Sixes | Versus | Venue | Year |
| 34 | Ind vs Eng | Mumbai | 2026 |
| 31 | WI vs Zim | Mumbai | 2026 |
| 30 | Ned vs Ire | Sylhet | 2014 |
| 28 | Ind vs Zim | Chennai | 2016 |
| 25 | End vs Its | Kolkata | 2026 |
3. Most runs in a T20 International match
| Total Run | Team1 | Team2 | Venue | Year |
| 517 | South Africa | West Indies | Centurian | 2023 |
| 499 | India | England | Mumbai | 2026 |
| 496 | India | New Zealand | Tiruvananthpuram | 2026 |
| 489 | India | West Indies | Lauderhill | 2016 |
| 488 | New Zealand | Australia | Ockland | 2018 |
| 488 | Bulgaria | Serbia | Sophia | 2022 |
4. The team that hit the most sixes in the 20 World Cup
| Sixes | Team | Year | Six/Ball |
| 88 | India | 2026 | 10.8 |
| 76 | West Indies | 2026 | 10.71 |
| 72 | South Africa | 2026 | 12.15 |
| 62 | West Indies | 2024 | 12.64 |
| 61 | India | 2024 | 14.78 |
5. India scored 250+ for the sixth time
India has become the team to score 250 or more runs the most in T20 cricket. The team has so far scored 250+ runs six times. IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is second in this regard, having achieved this figure five times.
West Indies, Zimbabwe and English county teams Surrey have all scored 250+ runs three times each.
Sanju Samson holds the record for hitting most sixes in the India T20 World Cup record.
6. Most sixes by an Indian in a World Cup
| Sixes | Players | Year |
| 16 | Sanju Samson | 2026 |
| 15 | Rohit Sharma | 2024 |
| 15 | Shivam Dube | 2026 |
| 14 | Ishan Kishan | 2026 |
| 14 | Hardik Panday | 2026 |
| 12 | Yuvraj Singh | 2007 |
7.India T20 World Cup record (knock out)
| Score | Player | vs | Year |
| 89 | Sanju Samson | England | 2026 (semi final) |
| 89* | Virat Kohli | West Indies | 2016 (semi final) |
| 77 | Virat Kohli | Sri Lanka | 2014 (final) |
| 76 | Virat Kohli | South Africa | 2024 (final) |
| 75 | Gautam Gambhir | Pakistan | 2007 (final) |
| 72* | Virat Kohli | South Africa | 2014 (semi final) |
8.Fastest century in 20 World Cup
| Ball | Player | Versus | Venue | Year |
| 33 | Fin Allen | South Africa | Kolkata | 2026 |
| 45 | Jacob Bethell | India | Mumbai | 2026 |
| 47 | Chris Gayle | England | Mumbai | 2016 |
| 50 | Chris Gayle | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| 50 | Harry Brook | Pakistan | Pallekele | 2026 |
How many times has India won the ICC T20 World Cup?
India has won the ICC T20 World Cup twice. Their first title came in 2007 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, and the second title was won in 2024, making India one of the most successful teams in T20 World Cup history.
What is India’s overall record in the T20 World Cup?
India has played more than 50 matches in T20 World Cup history, winning the majority of them with a strong win percentage above 65%, making them one of the most consistent teams in the tournament.
Who has scored the most runs for India in T20 World Cups?
Virat Kohli holds the record for most runs for India in ICC T20 World Cup history, known for his match-winning innings and incredible consistency in ICC tournaments.








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