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India Makes T20 History: First Host Nation to Win World Cup Title

India has clinched the T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The win marks a historic triple achievement: India is the first host nation to win, the first team to defend the title, and the first to secure three T20 World Cup crowns. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the team on social media, calling them "World Champions" and highlighting the pride they have brought to the nation. The victory was powered by explosive batting from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan, and decisive bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel.

Key Points: India Wins T20 World Cup, Amit Shah Lauds Team

  • India wins third T20 World Cup title
  • First host nation to win the trophy
  • First team to defend the T20 WC title
  • Victory by 96 runs in Ahmedabad
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"Hats off to World Champion": Amit Shah lauds India's T20 WC triumph

India defeats New Zealand to win the T20 World Cup at home, becoming the first team to defend the title. Amit Shah congratulates the champions.

"What a victory...!! Hats off to World Champion #TeamIndia. - Amit Shah"

Ahmedabad, March 9

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his wishes and lauded the Indian team for their victory in the T20 World Cup final, as they defeated New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

A dominant batting show by the top-order of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan, and later fiery spells by Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, helped Team India make history, beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

India became the first team to win the T20 WC title at home, the first team to win it back-to-back, and the first team to win the three T20 WC crowns.

"What a victory...!! Hats off to World Champion #TeamIndia. Your exceptional performance throughout the tournament and the vigorous display of mettle has brought glory and pride for the nation. Congratulations to the entire team for making every Indian proud. #T20WorldCup," Shah wrote in an X post.

Coming to the match, NZ put India to bat first after winning the toss, Samson (89 in 46 balls, with five fours and eight sixes), Abhishek Sharma (52 in 21 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Shivam Dube (26* in 8 balls, with three fours and two sixes) took India to 255/5.

Later on, despite a fifty from Tim Seifert (52 in 26 balls, with two fours and five sixes), the Kiwis had to bow down to the sheer greatness of Axar (3/27) and Bumrah (4/15) as Men in Blue secure their third T20WC title in style, becoming the first team to defend the title, and also the first host nation to win the trophy.

- ANI

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Priya S
Feeling so proud! Sanju Samson finally got his moment in the sun with that brilliant 89. The batting was on fire today. Congratulations to the entire team and support staff!
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Rohit P
While the victory is sweet, I hope our politicians don't make this about themselves. Let the credit stay with the players who sweated it out on the field. Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and the energy seemed electric! 255 is a mammoth total. Abhishek Sharma's fifty in 21 balls set the tone. A complete team performance.
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Vikram M
Jasprit Bumrah is a national treasure. 4/15 in a final? That's champion stuff. The stadium must have been roaring! Deserved win, boys. Now for the parade!
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Karthik V
First host nation to win, first to defend the title... records tumbling! This victory will inspire so many kids across the country to pick up a bat or ball. Well done, Team India!

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