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India Makes History With Back-to-Back T20 World Cup Wins on Home Soil

India has clinched the T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in a historic final in Ahmedabad. This victory marks India as the first team ever to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title and the first to win the tournament on home soil. Key performances from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan powered India to a record final total of 255/5. The win solidifies India's dominance in T20 cricket, having now won the trophy three times.

Key Points: India Wins T20 World Cup 2026, First Team to Defend Title

  • India wins T20 WC 2026 final by 96 runs
  • First team to win consecutive T20 World Cups
  • First team to win the title on home soil
  • Posts record 255/5 in the final
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Indian players can perform against any team anywhere: BJP MP Anurag Thakur after Team India's T20 WC win

India defeats New Zealand to win T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles and triumph on home soil. Read the details.

"Indian players are ready to perform against any team and at any venue - Anurag Thakur"

Ahmedabad, March 9

BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated Team India for securing victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday and becoming the first team to secure back-to-back T20 World Cups.

India beat New Zealand by 96 runs to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. The victory made India the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first to win consecutive titles after their 2024 win, and the first to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

Speaking to reporters after Team India's win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated the India national cricket team on defending their T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to win the tournament at home. He praised the players' performance on behalf of all the Indians and said the team is now capable of competing strongly against any opposition, anywhere.

"I congratulate the Indian Cricket team on becoming the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title, the first to triumph at a home championship. All the players performed very well, and I congratulate them on behalf of 140 crore Indians. India's performance continues to improve and today, the Indian players are ready to perform against any team and at any venue," Anurag Thakur said.

In the final, New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first. However, a return-to-form, record-breaking fifty from Abhishek Sharma (52 in 21 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and his 98-run stand with Samson made NZ regret the decision. Later, Samson stitched a century stand with Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) to take India past the 200-run mark in the 16th over. After a brief slowdown, Shivam Dube (26* in eight balls, with three fours and two sixes) made some valuable runs to take India to 255/5, the highest total in T20WC finals.

James Neesham (3/46) was the leading wicket-taker for NZ.

In the run-chase of 256 runs, Axar and Bumrah helped India reduce the Kiwis to 72/5, despite a half-century from Tim Seifert (52 in 26 balls, with two fours and five sixes). Despite a brief partnership between Daryl Mitchell (17) and skipper Mitchell Santner (43 in 35 balls, with three fours and two sixes), India kept chipping in with wickets, and the Kiwis were bundled out for just 159 runs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the win is fantastic and the players deserve all credit, I wish politicians would let the sporting achievement stand on its own. The focus should be on Rohit's captaincy, Bumrah's bowling, and the young talent, not political commentary.
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Vikram M
Absolutely correct! Our boys have shown they can dominate anywhere. The depth in batting is scary for other teams. 255 in a final! Bas ab yeh form ODI World Cup mein bhi dikhana hai. 💪
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Priya S
The real story is the comeback of Samson and the fearlessness of the young players. They played without pressure. The future of Indian cricket is in safe hands. Congratulations Team India! 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Winning at home must be a special feeling for the team. The atmosphere in Ahmedabad would have been electric! This victory is for the fans as much as for the players. Well done!
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Karthik V
Thakur sahab is right about the capability. But let's not forget the system behind them—the coaches, the NCA, the IPL which prepares them for such high pressure. It's a team effort beyond just the 11 on the field.

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