Defending champions India created history by winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand by a massive 96 runs in the final held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Batting first, India posted a commanding total on the scoreboard after an aggressive batting display that put the New Zealand bowlers under pressure throughout the innings. The strong total proved too much for New Zealand, who were eventually bowled out well short of the target.
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India’s bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, dismantling the New Zealand batting lineup and sealing a comprehensive victory in front of a jubilant home crowd.
With this triumph, India became the first team in history to win the ICC T20 World Cup in back-to-back editions. The victory also marked another milestone as India became the first nation to lift the T20 World Cup trophy on home soil.
The win sparked celebrations across the country, with fans and players alike rejoicing as India once again established its dominance in world T20 cricket.
