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09

Mar

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Sanju Samson becomes second batter in history to achieve huge feat after T20 World Cup title victory

New Delhi: Star India batter Sanju Samson performed exceptionally well for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup 2026. Playing sporadically in the early stages of the tournament, Samson came into his own and performed brilliantly in the last three matches for Team India, helping them win the World Cup.  It is worth noting that in his last three games, Samson scored 97* runs against the West Indies, 89 against England in the semi-final, and 89 against New Zealand in the summit clash.  Through his three successive knocks, Samson became only the second batter to register three consecutive 85+…

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09

Mar

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Jasprit Bumrah joins Virat Kohli in elite list with stellar showing in T20 World Cup final

Ahmedabad : Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was undoubtedly the star performer for the Indian team as the side defeated New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides locked horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, and the Men in Blue posted a total of 255 runs in the first innings of the game.  Defending the total, it was the performance of Jasprit Bumrah that proved to be crucial in limiting the Black Caps to 159 as India registered a 96-run victory. Bowling a complete spell of four overs, Bumrah…

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09

Mar

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Suryakumar Yadav lays out future ‘Olympic gold’ plan for team India after T20 World Cup triumph

New Delhi: The Indian team etched its name in history after defeating New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. The two sides locked horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Defeating the Black Caps, India became the only side to defend the T20 World Cup and the only side in history to win the T20 World Cup at home.  Etching his name in the list of historic captains, Suryakumar Yadav came forward and laid out the plans for the future for the Men in Blue and what is next for them after the T20…

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09

Mar

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‘Outstanding effort’: Former India cricketer hails Jasprit Bumrah’s heroics after India’s T20 World Cup title

Ahmedabad : Team India registered a brilliant victory against New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides locked horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, and the clash saw India posting a target of 255 runs in the first innings and limiting New Zealand to 159, winning the game by 96 runs and clinching their third T20 World Cup win.  After the game, former India cricketer Anil Kumble came forward and talked about the performances of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. There is no doubt that Bumrah was one of India’s…

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09

Mar

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‘The strength of Indian cricket’: Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on India’s historic T20 World Cup win

Ahmedabad : Team India registered an iconic victory against New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Taking on the Black Caps in the summit clash of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India posted a total of 255 runs in the first innings of the game and limited New Zealand to 159, winning the game by 96 runs.  After the historic title triumph, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar took centre stage and talked about the biggest factor that helped team India win the clash against New Zealand and the World Cup as well.…

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09

Mar

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‘History gets created’: MS Dhoni congratulates team India after historic T20 World Cup triumph

Ahmedabad : The Indian team etched its name in the history books after the side defeated New Zealand in the summit clash of the tournament. Both teams locked horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and India completely dominated the proceedings and managed to make quick work of the Black Caps.  Batting first, team India posted a total of 255 runs in the first innings of the game and limited New Zealand to a score of 159, winning the game by 96 runs and clinching their third T20 World Cup title.  After the win, former India skipper MS Dhoni…

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09

Mar

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India bulldoze New Zealand to retain T20 World Cup, become first host nation to win trophy

Ahmedabad : India crushed New Zealand by 96 runs to retain the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The hosts unleashed a relentless assault on the Kiwi bowlers, and the match was effectively decided in the first innings. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan dominated the scoreboard as India posted a massive 255 runs. It is the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final and India’s second-highest in the tournament. The innings began with a blitz from Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 52 runs off just 21 balls. Leading up to the final, there were…

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08

Mar

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Jasprit Bumrah breaks Lasith Malinga’s all-time T20 World Cup record in final as India create history

Ahmedabad : India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah created history today in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. He picked up a four-wicket haul while conceding only 15 runs in his four overs as India successfully defended 255 runs comfortably. In the process, Bumrah broke Lasith Malinga's record in the T20 World Cup to become the highest wicket-taker among pacers in the history of the mega event. Moreover, Bumrah eventually finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the T20 World Cup 2026 alongside Varun Chakaravarthy. Both bowlers accounted for 14 wickets in the tournament as they were the best bowlers…

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08

Mar

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‘Was doubting myself, got emotional’ – Abhishek Sharma reflects on topsy-turvy season after winning T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad : India delivered a commanding performance to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory ensured India retained the title and became the first host nation to win the tournament. The foundation of the win was laid by a destructive batting display. Abhishek Sharma provided the early fireworks, smashing 52 from just 21 balls to give India rapid momentum. Once he departed, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan took charge with a 105-run stand that pushed New Zealand firmly onto the back foot. Samson led the charge…

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Mar

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Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar for turnaround after winning player of tournament award in T20 WC 2026

Ahmedabad : Sanju Samson won the player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup 2026 for scoring 321 runs. Notably, he won the award for smashing three consecutive half-centuries, a match-winning knock in three must-win games for India and helping the team lift the trophy for the record third time in history. After winning the award, Samson revealed that he was in constant touch with Sachin Tendulkar, crediting the maestro for his turnaround. "For the last couple of months, I have been in constant contact with Sachin sir. I reached out to him and had big, big conversations with…

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