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Axar Patel's T20WC Triumph Made Special by Son's First Stadium Visit

All-rounder Axar Patel shared an emotional post after India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, stating it was extra special as his son watched him play from the stands for the first time. India successfully defended their title by thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad. The team set a record total of 255/5 in the final, powered by key knocks from Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan. This win made India the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cups and to lift the trophy three times.

Key Points: Axar Patel on T20 World Cup win with son watching

  • India wins third T20 World Cup title
  • Axar Patel's son watched him play live for first time
  • India posts record 255/5 in final
  • Team first to win consecutive T20WC titles
  • Victory achieved on home soil in Ahmedabad
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"A moment I'll carry forever": Axar Patel shares heartwarming post after T20WC triumph

Axar Patel calls India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory unforgettable as his son watched him play live for the first time. India defended their title.

"This one will always stay close to my heart. A moment I'll carry with me forever. - Axar Patel"

Ahmedabad, March 9

All-rounder Axar Patel described India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as an emotional and unforgettable moment, revealing that the triumph became even more meaningful as his son watched him play from the stands for the first time.

Axar shared his feelings on the social media platform X after India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title, adding another historic chapter to the country's cricketing achievements.

"Winning the World Cup is something you dream about as a kid. But today felt even more special knowing our little Haksh was in the stands, watching his dad play for the first time. This one will always stay close to my heart. A moment I'll carry with me forever," Axar Patel wrote on X.

India beat New Zealand handsomely by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, also the first to win consecutive titles, and the only team to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

Coming to the T20 World Cup 2026 final, New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first. However, a record-breaking fifty from 'return-to-form' 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).Barring 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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Rohit P
Historic win! First to win at home, first to win back-to-back, and three-time champs! The team was simply unstoppable. Abhishek Sharma's comeback knock was the game-changer. 🇮🇳
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David E
As a cricket fan, you have to admire this Indian team's dominance. 255 in a final is a massive statement. While the batting was fireworks, the bowling, especially Axar and Bumrah in the powerplay, sealed it. Clinical.
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Aman W
While the win is fantastic, I hope we don't get carried away. The middle order had a brief slowdown again after the openers fell. Against a team with a stronger bowling attack on a trickier pitch, that could be costly. Just a thought for future tournaments.
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Shreya B
The image of little Haksh watching his papa win the World Cup is giving me all the feels! ❤️ This is what it's all about - creating legacy and memories for the next generation. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Winning at home in Ahmedabad must have been electric! The atmosphere would have been something else. Hats off to the entire squad and support staff. This team has set the bar incredibly high for world cricket.

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