India Clinches Historic T20 World Cup Victory Against New Zealand

In a thrilling final held in Ahmedabad, Team India triumphed over New Zealand to secure their third T20 World Cup title. With standout performances from players like Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, India not only won the match by 96 runs but also made history as the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home and defend their title. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the team's exceptional performance, celebrating their achievement that has brought pride to the nation. Discover more about this historic victory and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 9, 2026, 02:14 IST

Historic Win for Team India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his congratulations to the Indian cricket team following their impressive win in the T20 World Cup final, where they triumphed over New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

The match showcased a stellar performance from India's top-order batsmen, including Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan, complemented by outstanding bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel. This combination led Team India to a remarkable victory, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

With this win, India has made history as the first team to secure the T20 World Cup title on home soil, the first to achieve back-to-back titles, and the first to claim three T20 World Cup championships.

In a post on X, Shah stated, “What a victory! Hats off to World Champion #TeamIndia. Your remarkable performance throughout the tournament and your tenacity have brought immense pride to our nation. Congratulations to the entire team for making every Indian proud. #T20WorldCup.”

During the match, after winning the toss, New Zealand opted to field first. Samson scored an impressive 89 runs off 46 balls, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 52 runs from 21 balls, and Ishan Kishan added 54 runs from 25 balls. Shivam Dube also made a quickfire 26 runs off just 8 balls, propelling India to a total of 255/5.

Despite Tim Seifert's fifty (52 runs off 26 balls), the Kiwis fell short against the exceptional bowling of Axar (3 wickets for 27 runs) and Bumrah (4 wickets for 15 runs), as the Men in Blue secured their third T20 World Cup title, becoming the first team to defend the title and the first host nation to win the trophy.