New Delhi, March 9 -- In a commanding display of cricket, Team India lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy on Sunday, March 8, defeating New Zealand by a massive 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This victory marks India's third T20 World Cup title, making them the first team to defend the crown and win on home soil. The Men in Blue posted a formidable 255/5 after being put in to bat, before their bowlers dismantled the Kiwi chase.

Openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson provided a strong start, with Sanju Samson leading the charge once again. Ishan Kishan also chipped in with a quickfire half-century, helping India reach a record-high score of 255/5 in a T20 World Cup final. Shivam Dube's late bli...