ICC Men’s T20 World Cup witnessed a historic moment as India national cricket team defeated New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final, securing the championship and becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.
The thrilling final was played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India produced a dominant all-round performance in front of more than 100,000 spectators.
Match Summary
- India: 255/5 in 20 overs
- New Zealand: 159 all out in 19 overs
- Result: India won by 96 runs
After being put in to bat, India posted a massive total of 255 runs, one of the highest scores ever in a T20 World Cup final.
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- Scored 89 runs off 46 balls
- Hit 8 sixes in a destructive innings
- Set the tone for India’s huge total.
Indian batters attacked from the start, with strong contributions from players like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, helping India dominate the final and pile up a record score.
For New Zealand, Tim Seifert fought with a half-century but received little support from the rest of the batting lineup.
- India claimed its third T20 World Cup title.
- Became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup crown.
The victory capped a spectacular tournament for India and confirmed their dominance in modern T20 cricket.
