Ahmedabad – A dominant India became the first team to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday, crushing New Zealand by 96 runs. In front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India secured their third world crown and became the first team to clinch the trophy on home soil.
Breaking the Ahmedabad Jinx
The massive victory saw India shatter two major “hoodoos”:
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They defeated New Zealand for the first time ever in a Men’s T20 World Cup match.
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They reclaimed Ahmedabad after stinging losses at the venue during the 2023 ODI World Cup final and this tournament’s Super Eights.
The Batting Blitz
Sanju Samson fueled the Indian charge with a blistering 89 off 46 balls, including eight towering sixes. His performance anchored a record-breaking total of 255/5.
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Abhishek Sharma: Jumpstarted the innings with 52 off just 21 balls.
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Ishan Kishan: Extended the carnage with a rapid-fire 54.
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James Neesham: Briefly slowed India’s momentum with three wickets in one over.
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Shivam Dube: Closed the innings with an unbeaten 26 off 8 balls to push India past the 250-mark.
The Bowling Masterclass
India’s bowlers dismantled the New Zealand chase within the powerplay. Local heroes Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel wrecked the top order, reducing the Kiwis to 52/3 early on. The visitors never recovered and folded for 159 in the 19th over.
Brief Scores
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
| India | 255/5 (20) | Samson 89, Kishan 54; Neesham 3-46 |
| New Zealand | 159 (19) | Seifert 52, Santner 43; Bumrah 4-15, Axar 3-27 |
Result: India wins by 96 runs.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav now cements his legacy, maintaining a perfect series record since taking charge in July 2024.
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