A dominant India powered past New Zealand by 96 runs to capture the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title in front of a roaring home crowd in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The victory made India, which lifted the their third title in the tournament's history, the first team to defend the championship successfully.
Opting to bowl first backfired for New Zealand as Suryakumar Yadav's side unleashed a batting onslaught, amassing 255/5, the highest score ever seen in a World Cup final in the format.
Sanju Samson top-scored with an elegant 89, while Abhishek Sharma hit a breathtaking half-century from only 18 balls. India's bowlers then wrapped up the contest emphatically, dismissing the Black Caps for 159 in 19 overs, led by Jasprit Bumrah's four-wicket haul and Axar Patel's three.
Here's a look at some of the pics from India's victory.
“Not just a team. A family. Not just a trophy. A dream for a billion of us.
PROUD to lead this group, PROUD to represent my India. A huge thank you to everyone standing beside me. You are the pillars of my strength,” Suryakumar Yadav posted on Instagram.
He also posted a fun video with teammate Arshdeep Singh.
Sanju Samson, who won Player of the Tournament Award, said, “Have always believed in Miracles !! Thanking each and every one of you for all the prayers and wishes… Let the celebrations begin. Jai Hind.”
One of the stars of the match, Abhishek Sharma, posted a photo with the trophy and expressed his gratitude, writing, “Grateful for this moment. Forever blue.”
He also posted pics with coach Gautam Gambhir and fellow teammates.
Take a look at Hardik Pandya's pictures and videos from India's celebrations.
Ishan Kishan posted a series of pictures and said, “This Team Champions.”
Tilak Varma posted a photo with near and dear ones and said, “Everything I do, I do for the people that I love most.”
Following the victory, Yadav thanked ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former captain Rohit Sharma for the trust they put in him after the 2024 World Cup. He also praised Samson and Sharma for their performance and called Bumrah a “once-in-a-generation bowler” and “a national treasure”.
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