T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Sanju Samson Creates History, Breaks Virat Kohli's Record

Ahmedabad: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson missed out on a century in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. He returned to the pavilion after scoring 89 runs. While attempting a six, Sanju was caught on the boundary line. Previously, Sanju had missed out on centuries in the virtual quarter-final against the West Indies and then in the semi-final against England.

Did Sanju Samson break Virat Kohli's record?

Sanju Samson has become the Indian batsman with the most runs in a T20 World Cup. Until now, this record was held by Virat Kohli. He scored 319 runs in the 2014 T20 World Cup. Sanju Samson scored 321 runs in this T20 World Cup. These runs came from Sanju's bat in just five matches. His average was 80 and strike rate was 199.

Sanju Samson has also become the batsman with the most innings in a T20 World Cup final. In his 46-ball innings, Sanju hit 5 fours and 8 sixes. Previously, this record was held by Marlon Samuels of the West Indies and Kane Williamson of New Zealand. Samuels scored 85 runs against England in 2016. Kane Williamson hit 85 runs in the 2021 final against Australia.

What is the other record broken by Sanju Samson?

Sanju Samson has also become the batsman with the most sixes in a T20 World Cup. In 5 matches, Sanju has hit 24 sixes. However, New Zealand's Finn Allen has a chance to break his record. He has hit 20 sixes so far. He can surpass Sanju by hitting 5 sixes in the final.