India's T20 World Cup Triumph: How Rohit Sharma's Team Conquered New Zealand in the Final
A historic victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium as India lifts its third ICC T20 World Cup title with a dominant 8-wicket win.
India sealed a magnificent 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, clinching their third T20 World Cup title in front of a record 1,32,000 spectators.
Captain Rohit Sharma, playing his final T20 International, anchored the chase with a sublime 78 not out off 49 balls, guiding India home with 12 balls to spare. "This is the perfect farewell," an emotional Sharma told Star Sports after the match.
Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament for his extraordinary economy rate of 4.27 and 15 wickets across 8 matches, including a devastating 4-18 in the final that restricted New Zealand to 144/8.
The victory triggered celebrations across India, with millions pouring onto streets in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. The BCCI announced a โน125 crore bonus for the team, while several state governments declared public holidays.
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