India became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title, win it thrice and win it on home soil as they thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8).
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Suryakumar Yadav’s men after the historic triumph. Congratulating the champions, Modi said that the victory reflects exceptional skills, determination, and teamwork.
"Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup! This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament. This victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. Well done, Team India," PM Modi’s social media post read.
Coming to the match, the Men in Blue racked up the highest-ever total in the final of a T20 World Cup after being put into bat, posting a mammoth 255/5 in 20 overs.
Sanju Samson led the way with a knock of 89 in 46 balls. Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21) saved his best for last, smashing the fastest half-century of the tournament, off just 18 balls. Ishan Kishan (54 off 25) and Shivam Dube (26 off 8) also made significant contributions.
With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah (4/15 in 4 overs) and Axar Patel (3/27 in 3 overs) were the pick of the bowlers as India bundled New Zealand out for 159 in 19 overs.
