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India’s historic back-to-back T20 World Cup victory has drawn praise from cricketing legends and current stars alike. Sunil Gavaskar hailed the achievement as the greatest moment in Indian cricket, highlighting Sanju Samson’s redemption arc and the immense pressure of global tournaments.

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, Gautam Gambhir’s coaching, and the selectors’ balanced squad were praised by the BCCI. With multiple ICC titles across men’s, women’s, and youth cricket, officials hailed this as a golden era for Indian cricket.

Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, dedicated the T20 World Cup victory against New Zealand to Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar and Jay Shah. He highlighted India’s shift in approach at ICC tournaments, focusing on aggressive batting and aiming for 250 runs rather than conservative totals.

India clinched the T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad, defeating New Zealand in the final. Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed gratitude to the BCCI, Jay Shah, and Rohit Sharma for trusting him with leadership after the 2024 World Cup. Abhishek Sharma shared his emotional journey of self-doubt and eventual triumph, highlighting the team’s support.

India and New Zealand are set to face off in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The final is expected to hinge on individual brilliance, with match-ups like Matt Henry vs India’s openers, Santner vs Suryakumar, and Bumrah vs Kiwi batters likely to shape the outcome.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand has ignited nationwide celebrations and prayers. Fans across the country, from Varanasi to Mysuru, are performing rituals and havans, while thousands have gathered in Ahmedabad to witness the historic clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, aiming to become the first team to win three titles. New Zealand, meanwhile, are chasing their maiden crown.

Sunil Gavaskar expressed surprise at New Zealand’s ease in chasing nearly 300 against India in the second ODI at Rajkot, crediting the 150-plus partnership between Will Young and Daryl Mitchell. Gavaskar praised Mitchell’s fitness and commitment, while Simon Doull highlighted his confidence against spin and aggressive stroke play.

KL Rahul delivered a record-breaking performance in Rajkot, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score an ODI century against New Zealand. Batting at number five, he steadied India’s innings after early setbacks, forging crucial partnerships with Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

It is New Zealand's first-ever series victory in India since they started touring the country in 1955-56 under Harry Cave

Rishabh Pant (53 not out) was leading India's charge when lunch was taken, India still need 55 runs to win the Test

Young, who scored 51 off 100 balls, was the penultimate wicket to fall on day two as the hosts dismissed New Zealand for 174 in their second innings

Resuming at their overnight score of 86/4, Rishabh Pant (60) played a counter-attacking innings and races to his fifty

At lunch, New Zealand had their hopes pinned on Will Young for a long haul who batted well to reach 38 not out (3x4s, 1x6s), with Daryl Mitchell (11 not out) at the other end

Pacer Siraj returns to the side in place of Bumrah, who has not fully recovered from his viral illness

Head coach Gary Stead says Williamson made good progress, but the cautious approach would give him time to be fully fit for England series.

Off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar justified his selection in the playing eleven at the expense of Kuldeep Yadav through picking career-best figures of 7-59 in his 23.1 overs as New Zealand were bowled for 259

Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav made way for Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill

Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead said Williamson was not yet ready even though he has made significant progress

Etches his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2,500 Test runs