Fans erupt with joy as India clinch ICC Men's T20 World Cup for third time

India beat New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final. The Men in Blue become the first team to defend the T20 World Cup and also the first side to win the trophy at home. Suryakumar Yadav’s side has been excellent throughout the tournament; however, their best game came on the night of the final.

The Men in Blue side have had their problems in their bowling; however, in the final, every bowler stepped up and performed brilliantly. India National Cricket Team were invited to bat first after Mitchell Santner won the toss. The India openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma gave a blistering start, scoring 92/0 in the powerplay.

Indian openers took the game away

The two openers scored fifties respectively. Abhishek Sharma took a big occasion to score his second fifty in the tournament, scoring 52 off 21 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes. Sanju Samson, who had an amazing tournament, scored three consecutive fifties in big games for the side, scored 89 off 46 deliveries, and put India in the driver’s seat.

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Ishan Kishan also scored fifty, and India put on a massive total of 255/5 in their 20 overs. Shivam Dube’s amazing cameo scoring 26 off 8 balls. Though Jimmy Neesham picked three wickets in an over, giving out just one run, he had no support from the other bowlers.

Jasprit Bumrah: the man, the myth, the legend

Coming out to chase, the Kiwis were off to a flyer, with Finn Allen and Tim Seifert. However, the latter fell to Axar Patel, and the wickets kept on falling at regular intervals. Seifert scored 52 off 26 balls. He was the leading run scorer on the night. Mitchell Santner scored 43 off 35 balls; however, did not get any support.

Jasprit Bumrah has been the greatest asset for the side, as he picked a finish off with the spell of 4/15 in his four overs. He also finishes off as the joint-leading wicket-taker, with 14 wickets alongside Varun Chakravarthy.

Axar Patel once again bowled brilliantly, picking three wickets. Varun, Abhishek, and Hardik picked one wicket each. This is the first time India has beaten New Zealand in the T20 World Cup format. This would be cherished long by the team as they become a part of the history.

Fans react as India win the T20 World Cup

Last T20 World Cup: SKY caught the trophy.
This T20 World Cup: SKY kept it. 😎🏆

— Jyotika Gujral (@JyotikaGujral) March 8, 2026

India are the World Champions #T20WorldCup2026final#IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/7yBn8yX50O

— Shehzad Jai Hind (Chowkidar as per INC ecosystem) (@Shehzad_Ind) March 8, 2026

India are the T20 World Champions again! 🇮🇳🏆
What a journey, what a team, what a moment!
The Men in Blue have done it for the nation. ❤️🔥#T20WorldCup2026final #IndiaVsNewZealand #Champions pic.twitter.com/H69hDO6Uon

— 교수 (@DarkProfX) March 8, 2026

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— Srushti (@AITrustSphere) March 8, 2026

India are WORLD CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 🇮🇳🔥
Second consecutive T20 World Cup.
Total 3 World Cups now. What a team.

— Siddarth Awax (@awax_siddarth) March 8, 2026

🚨 ICT FANS, ASSEMBLE!

No #Indiancricket fan should scroll past this post without liking it. ♥️

India wins #T20WorldCup2026final

Congratulations Team India. Champion 🏆

Well Played GOAT #Jaspritbumrah𓃵 Sanju Samson , Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan , Shivam Dube.#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/xBGOT3orUn

— Adorable (@rehnedotumm_) March 8, 2026

Congratulations team India 🇮🇳 🎊🥳#INDvsNZ #T20WorldCup2026final #IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/YOlmH9SEfJ

— 𝐒ɦυ𐓣𝗒𝗍α (@Shunyta_007) March 8, 2026

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