Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s 4-15 helped India secure their third Men’s T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of 86,824 fans at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 off 46 balls powered India to a record-breaking total of 255/5, with Axar Patel’s 3-27 complementing Bumrah’s performance to dismantle New Zealand’s top order. Despite Tim Seifert’s resistance with 52 runs, New Zealand was dismissed for 159.
Samson, in exceptional form, along with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, set the stage for India’s victory with significant contributions in the batting department. India’s bowlers, learning from their semi-final scare, restricted New Zealand to 52/3 within the powerplay, marking India’s first T20 World Cup win against New Zealand and their maiden ICC white-ball triumph in Ahmedabad.
Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India showcased dominance in the shortest format, with Yadav becoming the fourth Indian skipper to secure a men’s cricket World Cup title without losing a series since July 2024. Head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated his second ICC title as India achieved a back-to-back Men’s T20 World Cup triumph. The match saw a remarkable display of skills from both teams, with India emerging victorious in a spectacular fashion.
Arshdeep Singh’s early swing troubled New Zealand’s top order, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah’s precise bowling further dented the opposition’s chances. India’s fielding prowess, highlighted by Ishan Kishan’s acrobatic catch, and strategic bowling changes ensured a comprehensive victory over New Zealand. The match witnessed moments of brilliance from both sides, culminating in India’s historic win in the Men’s T20 World Cup final.
