A day after India’s historic T20 World Cup win in Ahmedabad, Captain Suryakumar Yadav brought the trophy to the Adalaj Stepwell, attracting a large crowd of cricket fans on Monday. Spectators gathered around the stepwell and nearby areas to see Yadav with the trophy following the team’s victory. Police were present to manage the crowd and ensure security during the visit.
India clinched the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title with a resounding 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The match, held in front of a full house at the world’s largest cricket stadium, saw India scoring 255 for five in their 20 overs. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan played crucial roles in setting the highest total in a men’s T20 World Cup final.
New Zealand, led by Captain Mitchell Santner, fell short in their chase, getting bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel starred with the ball for India, with Bumrah taking four wickets for 15 runs. Yadav expressed his joy after the win, emphasizing the significance of the moment and the faith shown in him by BCCI and Jay Shah.
After the victory, Yadav, along with coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah, visited a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad to offer prayers with the trophy. The Adalaj Stepwell, renowned for its intricate carvings and Indo-Islamic architecture, stands as a key tourist attraction in Gujarat.
