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India "Will Bring Trophy Home" Says BCCI Secretary Ahead of T20 Final

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed supreme confidence that the Indian cricket team will win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, aiming to repeat their 2024 success. India reached the final after a high-scoring semi-final against England, powered by a blistering 89* from Sanju Samson. England's Jacob Bethell scored a magnificent 105 in the chase, but India held on to win by 7 runs. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, where India will take on New Zealand.

Key Points: BCCI Confident India Will Win T20 World Cup Final

  • BCCI secretary confident of victory
  • India to face New Zealand in final
  • Sanju Samson's 89* powered semi-final win
  • England's Bethell scored 105 in chase
  • Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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"India will bring the trophy home": BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says India will "win easily" and bring home the T20 World Cup trophy in the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

"India will bring the trophy home. We need to win this. - Devajit Saikia"

Mumbai, March 6

Devajit Saikia, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, expressed confidence that the Indian team will clinch the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, saying the side is well placed to repeat its historic success in Barbados in 2024.

"India will bring the trophy home. We need to win this. We want to repeat the performance of Barbados in Ahmedabad. I think we will win easily," Saikia told ANI.

India entered the final after a thrilling semi-final win over England, showcasing a commanding batting display and composed bowling in the closing stages of the match.

Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) President, Ajinkya Naik, also expressed his happiness after the defending champions reached consecutive T20 World Cup finals.

"It is a matter of happiness for everyone. India has won the semi-finals in Mumbai. We are all very happy. And all the fans of Mumbai cricket are happy that we have won the semi-finals against England at Wankhede Stadium," the MCA President said.

Put to bat first, a fiery knock from Sanju Samson (89* in 42 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and cameos from Shivam Dube (43 in 25 balls, with a four and four sixes), Ishan Kishan (39 in 18 balls, with four boundaries), Hardik Pandya (27 in 12 balls, with three fours and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (21 in seven balls, with three sixes) took India to 253/7 in 20 overs.

Despite having England down at 95/4, India could not dominate them as Jacob Bethell (105 in 48 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and Will Jacks (35 in 20 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) put a counter-attacking 77-run stand for the fifth wicket.

Bethell continued to march on even after Jacks' dismissal and a fiery four-ball cameo of 19 from Jofra Archer took England really close, but not to the finishing line, ending at 246/7.

The final is set to take place in Ahmedabad, where India will look to continue their impressive run and secure another major ICC title by defeating New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of the team! The batting was on fire 🔥. But honestly, our bowling in the middle overs still makes me a bit nervous. Bethell almost took the game away. Need to tighten up for the final against NZ.
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Rohit P
Wankhede was electric! The atmosphere was unbelievable. To win the semi-final there against England is special. Now, Ahmedabad awaits. The whole country is behind you. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
While the confidence is great, saying "we will win easily" before a final against a team like New Zealand feels a bit overconfident. They are a tough opponent. Respect the game and the opposition. Let the performance do the talking.
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Vikram M
Sanju Samson, what a player! He has silenced all his critics. This team has a perfect blend of youth and experience. Final in Ahmedabad is our fortress. Trophy aa raha hai ghar!
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Karthik V
The depth in batting is incredible. From 1 to 8, everyone can hit. But the final will be about handling pressure. New Zealand are masters of that. Hoping for a great contest. Best of luck Team India!

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