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India's T20 World Cup Triumph: Historic Third Title Defended on Home Soil

India made history by defeating New Zealand to win their third ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, successfully defending their crown on home soil at the Narendra Modi Stadium. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailed the victory as a moment of immense pride and joy, praising the team's consistent success across formats. The win was powered by a blistering 89 from Sanju Samson and half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, followed by a clinical bowling performance. Captain Suryakumar Yadav joined an elite group of Indian skippers to have led the nation to a World Cup title.

Key Points: India Wins T20 World Cup, BCCI VP Hails Historic Victory

  • India wins third T20 World Cup title
  • Victory defended on home soil in Ahmedabad
  • Sanju Samson stars with 89 runs
  • Bowlers dismiss NZ for 159
  • Suryakumar Yadav joins elite captain list
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T20 WC: 'India's triumph a moment of great joy, no amount of praise would be enough,' says BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla

India defeats New Zealand to win a historic third Men's T20 World Cup title at home. BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla praises the team's remarkable achievement.

"It is a very pleasant feeling and a moment of great joy. We have achieved a huge success, and no amount of praise for this success would be enough. - Rajeev Shukla"

Ahmedabad, March 9

India's historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup final victory has drawn widespread praise, with Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailing the victory as a moment of immense pride and joy for the country.

India scripted history on Sunday by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Men's T20 World Cup titles while also successfully defending the crown and lifting the trophy on home soil.

Reacting to the landmark achievement, Shukla said the consistent success of Indian teams across formats and age groups had made the moment even more special.

"The Indian team has won the final, which is a matter of great happiness for us. We have been winning World Cups consistently. We have won the women's tournament as well, and the Under-19 one too. Winning so many trophies together is quite remarkable. It is a very pleasant feeling and a moment of great joy. We have achieved a huge success, and no amount of praise for this success would be enough," Shukla told IANS.

India's commanding victory came after posting a massive 255/5 in their 20 overs, powered by Sanju Samson's blistering 89 off 46 balls, along with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. The bowlers then delivered a clinical performance, dismissing New Zealand for 159 in 19 overs to seal a comprehensive 96-run win.

With the victory, captain Suryakumar Yadav joined the elite list of Indian captains to have led the country to a men's cricket World Cup title, as India concluded a dominant campaign in the tournament.

Notably, Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Harmanpreet Kaur are the only four captains, apart from Surya, across senior men's and women's cricket, to have led the nation to an ICC title.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, watching this win with my family was incredible. The team's dominance across all formats right now is just unreal. Well done, Team India!
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Vikram M
While the victory is fantastic, I hope the BCCI and Mr. Shukla also focus on improving domestic cricket infrastructure. The talent pool is deep, but we need to nurture it properly for sustained success.
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Priya S
So proud! From the women's team to the U-19s, everyone is bringing glory to the nation. Suryakumar Yadav has led with such calmness. A historic treble! 🏆🏆🏆
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Rohit P
255/5! That's just brutal batting. The Kiwis never stood a chance. The bowlers were spot on too. This team has no weak links. Time for a big celebration!
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Michael C
Congratulations India from a New Zealand fan. You were simply the better team on the day. Samson's innings was a masterclass. All the best for the future.

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