India held off England by five runs in a tense T20 World Cup final at Kensington Oval in Barbados, sealing their third title in the tournament's history. The match stayed tight until the closing overs, with both sides under pressure in a contest that went down to the wire.

England pushed hard in pursuit of the target, but India managed to stay composed at the key moments. The result gave India another major global trophy and ended the tournament with a narrow, high-stakes finish.

The final delivered the kind of drama expected from a World Cup decider, with momentum shifting throughout the night. India’s victory added another chapter to a strong record in the shortest format, while England fell just short after a spirited challenge.