India, March 11 -- India cemented their status as a white-ball powerhouse yet again on Sunday after dismantling New Zealand to clinch the T20 World Cup for the second successive time and the third time overall. The triumph also marked India's fourth multi-nation white-ball title in a row, following their victories in the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2025 Asia Cup.

India have been particularly dominant in the T20I format. Across the last two T20 World Cups and the Asia Cup, they have lost just one match, winning 23 of their last 24 games.

Yet even as the celebrations continue, attention will soon shift to the ODI format after IPL 2026, with the next 50-over World Cup scheduled for 2027 in South Africa. Beyond that, however, Indian crick...