CM Stalin Celebrates T20 World Cup Champions from Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently met with cricketers Washington Sundar and Varun Chakaravarthy to celebrate India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Stalin praised their dedication and wished them continued success. India made history by winning the T20 World Cup on home soil, marking their third title overall. The final saw India score a record 255 runs, with standout performances from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, while Bumrah and Axar Patel led the bowling attack to secure a decisive win over New Zealand. Read on for more details about this historic achievement.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 16, 2026, 17:50 IST

CM Stalin Honors T20 World Cup Champions

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, recently met with Indian cricketers Washington Sundar and Varun Chakaravarthy after their impressive victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. He conveyed his heartfelt wishes for their future endeavors.

In a post shared on X, Stalin expressed his joy in interacting with the talented duo, referring to them as Tamil Nadu's 'spin twins.' He commended their dedication, discipline, and self-confidence, hoping for many more successful performances ahead.

Memorable moments with our spin twins from Tamil Nadu, Washington Sundar and Varun Chakaravarthy. ✨ Had a wonderful interaction with them on their journey, shaped by perseverance, discipline, and self-belief. Wishing @Sundarwashi5 and @Chakaravarthy29 many more match-winning...

Stalin's message continued, emphasizing the significance of their journey and wishing them further success in their cricketing careers.

Although Washington Sundar participated in only two matches during the T20 World Cup 2026 without taking any wickets, Varun Chakaravarthy played a pivotal role in India's title defense. He emerged as one of the tournament's top wicket-takers, claiming 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.50, sharing the honor with Jasprit Bumrah.

India's Historic T20 World Cup 2026 Victory

In the T20 World Cup 2026 final, India triumphed over New Zealand by 96 runs on March 8, successfully defending their title. This victory marked a historic moment as India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first to secure consecutive titles following their 2024 win, and the first to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

Record-Breaking Performance in the Final

During the final match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first. However, Abhishek Sharma's explosive return to form, scoring 52 runs off just 21 balls, along with a significant partnership with Samson, made New Zealand regret their decision. Samson also contributed to a century partnership with Ishan Kishan, who scored 54 runs off 25 balls, propelling India past the 200-run mark by the 16th over.

After a slight slowdown, Shivam Dube added valuable runs, finishing with 26 runs off eight balls, leading India to a remarkable total of 255/5, the highest score ever recorded in T20 World Cup finals. James Neesham was New Zealand's standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 46 runs.

Bumrah and Axar Dominate Kiwi Batting

In response to India's formidable total of 256 runs, Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah dismantled the New Zealand batting lineup. Axar took 3 wickets for 23 runs, while Bumrah claimed 4 wickets for just 15 runs, leaving New Zealand struggling at 72/5. Despite a half-century from Tim Seifert, who scored 52 runs off 26 balls, and a brief partnership between Daryl Mitchell and captain Mitchell Santner, India continued to take wickets, ultimately bowling New Zealand out for 159 runs.