Cricket World Hails India’s Third T20 World Cup Triumph After Dominant Win Over New Zealand !
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India clinch their third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad as cricket legends praise the team’s dominant campaign.
The global cricket fraternity has showered praise on the India national cricket team after their emphatic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, where they defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in front of a packed crowd in Ahmedabad.
The triumph marked India’s third T20 World Cup title and an unprecedented achievement in the tournament’s history becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup. The win also made India the first host nation to lift the trophy on home soil, a moment celebrated by millions of fans across the country.
India’s dominant performance in the final capped off a remarkable campaign in which they consistently outplayed their opponents with aggressive batting and disciplined bowling.
Dominant batting display sets the tone
India’s victory in the final at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium was built on an explosive batting display from the top order.
Openers Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan provided India with a flying start, taking an aggressive approach that kept the New Zealand bowlers under constant pressure.
Their attacking stroke play allowed India to post a daunting total, setting up the game perfectly for the bowlers.
The batting performance reflected India’s strategy throughout the tournament playing fearless cricket and maximizing scoring opportunities from the very first ball.
Bowlers seal a commanding victory
While the batting set the foundation, India’s bowlers ensured the final result was never in doubt.
Spin all-rounder Axar Patel delivered a crucial spell that dismantled the New Zealand middle order, while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is considered one of the most dangerous bowlers in world cricket.
Their combined efforts ensured New Zealand’s chase never gained momentum, eventually securing a convincing 96-run victory.
The emphatic win also provided redemption for India at the Ahmedabad venue, where they had suffered heartbreak in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final after a dominant campaign.
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates with fans
Among the first to congratulate the team was legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, who shared glimpses of celebrations taking place outside his residence in Mumbai.
Posting on social media platform X, Tendulkar wrote that the celebrations were happening not just outside his home but across the country.
“Not in Mumbai to witness the celebration happening outside my house and all over the country. What an evening it has been. Incredible work, Team India. Jai Hind!”
Not in Mumbai to witness the celebration happening outside my house and all over the country. What an evening it has been. Incredible work, Team India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jFU0q8YHPQ
He praised the batting contributions of Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, while also applauding the bowling performances of Bumrah, Axar Patel and all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
Shukla described the triumph as a historic moment for Indian cricket and a testament to the hard work of players and support staff.
Rishabh Pant calls the moment “goosebumps”
India Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant said watching the team lift the trophy gave him goosebumps.
Pant praised the dedication and character shown by the players throughout the tournament.
“Goosebumps the moment I saw the boys lift the World Cup. Moments like these make you incredibly proud as an Indian and as an athlete.”
Goosebumps the moment I saw the boys lift the World Cup just now. What an incredible feeling. Moments like these make you incredibly proud as an Indian and as an athlete. So much hard work, belief and character in this team. Massive congratulations to the boys and the entire… pic.twitter.com/GZFI0kI1zk
His message also acknowledged the contributions of the coaching staff and support team behind India’s successful campaign.
Yuvraj Singh applauds team’s intent
Former World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated the team and praised the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Yuvraj highlighted the aggressive intent shown by the players throughout the tournament and credited the team for delivering under pressure on the biggest stage.
He also singled out the performances of Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma in the final, while praising the impact made by all-rounders Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya.
Yuvraj added that Bumrah’s performances with the ball were “truly special.”
International players praise India’s dominance
Several international cricketers also applauded India’s performance.
Former South Africa national cricket team captain Graeme Smith described India as the dominant force in white-ball cricket.
“Congrats to India, so powerful and dominant. They deserve to be the leaders of the white ball game.”
Congrats to India, so powerful and dominant. They deserve to be the leaders of the white ball game, everyone else playing catch up. #T20WorldCup2026final
Former India opener Virender Sehwag celebrated the victory in his trademark humorous style.
“Pressure? Woh kya hota hai. Our boys played like it’s a Sunday gully match.”
Pressure? Woh kya hota hai. Our Boys played like it’s a Sunday gully match. World Champions, Bharat🇮🇳🏆, third time in T20 World Cups pic.twitter.com/t82KDZP34g
Cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar also praised India’s aggressive strategy, noting that the team focused on maximising scoring opportunities every ball, which helped them dominate both the semifinal against England and the final against New Zealand.
Maximising returns every ball & not think long term was main the ingredient for India getting those massive scores that buried England in the semis and NZ in the finals! Well done Team India! 👏👏👏
Two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain Daren Sammy said before the tournament that any team hoping to win the title would have to defeat India in a knockout match.
“In order to win the T20 World Cup you have to beat India in a knockout match. No team did that.”
Like I said from day one. In order the win the @ICC WT20 you have to beat India in a knockout match. No team did that. Congrats to @BCCI on their 3rd WT20 title. Hard luck to the @BLACKCAPS (Very Consistent Team)
Sammy also praised New Zealand popularly known as the Black Caps for their consistent performances despite falling short in the final.
India’s victory not only secured another world title but also reinforced their position as one of the most dominant teams in modern white-ball cricket.
With a balanced squad, fearless batting approach and a world-class bowling attack, the Men in Blue once again proved why they are among the most formidable sides in international cricket.
