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. Powered by Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 off 46 balls, India set a record T20 World Cup final total of 255/5. Bumrah and Axar Patel’s bowling dismantled New Zealand, restricting them to 159 all out.
Samson, in stellar form, along with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, laid a strong foundation for India with aggressive batting. Despite a brief scare from James Neesham’s three wickets in an over, Shivam Dube’s quickfire 26 ensured India crossed the 250-run mark. India’s bowlers, learning from their semi-final scare, dominated New Zealand early on, breaking their T20 World Cup hoodoo against the Kiwis.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to victory, becoming the fourth Indian skipper to win a men’s cricket World Cup title. India’s high-risk, high-reward approach, guided by head coach Gautam Gambhir, proved successful in their back-to-back Men’s T20 World Cup triumphs. The match showcased India’s dominance in the shortest format of the game.
India’s imposing total was built on aggressive batting from the top order, with Samson, Abhishek, and Kishan showcasing their dominance with high strike rates. New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, deviating from their game plan and leaking runs. The flat pitch favored India’s aggressive approach, leading to a massive total.
New Zealand’s chase faltered early on as India’s bowlers, led by Bumrah and Axar, struck crucial blows. Despite Tim Seifert’s resistance, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to build partnerships. India’s disciplined bowling and fielding ensured a comfortable victory, capping off a historic win in front of a roaring home crowd.
