Watch: Rohit Sharma credits ‘script writer’ Jay Shah for India’s T20 World Cup win

A funny and unexpected moment went viral after India’s historic victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. While the Narendra Modi Stadium was celebrating the historic title triumph, Rohit Sharma created a light-hearted scene with Jay Shah on March 8.

The Men in Blue produced a dominant performance in the final and crushed New Zealand by a huge 96 runs at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium, where thousands of fans witnessed India successfully defend their T20 World Cup crown on Sunday.

Many well-known personalities were present in the stadium for the big night. Rohit Sharma’s presence was particularly emotional for Indian fans because he had led the team to the previous T20 World Cup title. This time, he watched the new Indian side achieve the same glory from outside the field as the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 ambassador.

SHORTS

View More

Your daily dose of cricket!

Loading...

Read Also: Gautam Gambhir attacked Virat Kohli? India coach’s ‘personal milestone’ remarks go viral after T20 WC win

Rohit Sharma’s funny gesture goes viral after T20 World Cup 2026 Final

Soon after the final ended, players, family members, and officials entered the ground to celebrate the big win. Rohit Sharma was seen walking along the boundary line with ICC chairman Jay Shah, who was the BCCI secretary when India had won the 2024 edition under the Hitman.

As the fans chanted for him, Rohit Sharma grabbed Shah’s hand and lifted it towards the crowd in a playful manner, making it look like he was calling the ICC chairman the “real scriptwriter." Rohit’s funny gesture surprised Shah for a moment before both of them burst into laughter.

For a long time, jokes about the “script writer” behind big cricket results have been popular online, often linked to Jay Shah. Rohit’s playful action seemed to reference that running joke, turning the post-match celebrations into another memorable moment.

Ain't no way Rohit Sharma casually told the fans in a fun way that Jay Shah is the real scriptwriter.

Then just look at Jay Shah’s reaction 😭🙏. pic.twitter.com/3zLBEG0Yai

— 𝐉𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐞 (@jod_insane) March 8, 2026

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Highlight

Meanwhile, the India national cricket team delivered a stunning performance to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs and win the T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a packed crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India dominated the final to secure the third T20 World Cup title.

Read Also: Hardik Pandya to announce T20I retirement after 2026 WC triumph? India star drops bomb

The victory created history as India became the first team to win a home T20 World Cup and the first side to successfully defend the trophy. India began the final with a bang as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma built a powerful opening stand of 98 runs in just 7.1 overs.

Samson played a brilliant knock of 89 runs from 46 balls but missed his century by only 11 runs. Later, Ishan Kishan smashed a quick 54 from just 25 balls, and then Shivam Dube added a fiery 26 from only eight balls to help the Men in Blue reach a huge total of 255 runs.

New Zealand was never in the game while chasing the mammoth target. Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack with four wickets for just 15 runs, while Axar Patel picked up three key wickets. Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, and Abhishek Sharma took one wicket each as New Zealand bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, March 8.