T20 World Cup 2026 Final: History beckons New Zealand, eyeing Australia's unique record

Ahmedabad: Australia is the only team in the world to have won at least one trophy in each of the three formats of international cricket. New Zealand can also achieve this feat. To achieve this, New Zealand must defeat Team India in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The final match of the T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be played between India and New Zealand today, Sunday, March 8.

What is Australia's record?

Australia has won the ICC World Test Championship in the Test format and the T20 World Cup in the T20 format. In the ODI format, Australia has won the ODI World Cup and the Champions Trophy multiple times. New Zealand can also achieve this record, as they have won the ICC World Test Championship in the Test format and the Champions Trophy in the ODI format.

History beckons New Zealand?

If New Zealand wins the T20 World Cup 2026 final, they will become the second team to have won at least one trophy each in the T20, Test, and ODI formats. New Zealand won the WTC title in 2021, while in 2000 they defeated India to win the Champions Trophy. New Zealand is in the T20 World Cup final for the second time. Will they be able to end their title drought this time? It remains to be seen.

Which record will India establish?

If India wins the title match, they will become the first country in the world to have three T20 World Cup trophies, becoming the third country to jointly hold two. India has won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024. If India wins the T20 World Cup final, they will be the first team to defend their title and lift the trophy at home, as no host team has ever won the T20 World Cup.