New Delhi, March 9 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday congratulated the India national cricket team for winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The victory marked a historic milestone for India, as the team successfully defended its T20 World Cup title, becoming the first side in the tournament's history to retain the trophy. It also made India the first nation to win the men's T20 World Cup on home soil.

Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side delivered a dominant performance throughout the tournament with a blend of aggressive batting, disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The team remained consistent a...