Team India did something which had never happened before in the history of T20 World Cup. In the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 played in Ahmedabad, the Indian team defeated New Zealand by 96 runs and successfully defended their title and captured the trophy for the second consecutive time. Everyone was jubilant at the success of the team captained by Suryakumar Yadav and everyone from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli congratulated everyone on this victory.
Team India won the match like this
In the final played on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Team India batted first and scored 255 runs. Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma scored strong half-centuries, while in the end Shivam Dubey also scored a quick 26 runs. In response, on the strength of Akshar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, Team India defeated New Zealand for just 159 runs and won the title.
Even PM and veteran cricketers congratulated
In this way, Team India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice consecutively, while also becoming the first team to win a record 3 titles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India on its success by tweeting and said that it has filled the heart of the entire country with happiness.
Champions!
Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup!
This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament.
This victory has filled every Indian heart with
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2026
At the same time, great batsman Sachin Tendulkar also expressed his happiness on social media and said that the Indian team was the true and real deserver of this title.
Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy.
What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display.
Well done, Team India. Jai Hind!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 8, 2026
Star batsman Virat Kohli, who played a role in making Team India the champion in the last T20 World Cup, said that there was no match for India’s explosive batting.
Champions
Phenomenal win for Team India in Ahmedabad. Absolutely no match for the explosive cricket played by us throughout the tournament. Brilliant character shown by the boys to keep fighting in tough situations and become world champions once again. Congratulations to
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 8, 2026
At the same time, Home Minister Amit Shah, former captain Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh and other stalwarts also congratulated the players as well as the entire country on this historic victory of Team India.
What a victory!!
Hats-off to World Champion #TeamIndia.Your exceptional performance throughout the tournament and the vigorous display of mettle has brought glory and pride for the nation.
Congratulations to the entire team for making every Indian proud.#T20WorldCup #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/vwsL8cTDNx
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 8, 2026
Congratulations India for winning the t20 World Cup..very powerful side..got better in the bigger games..indian cricket in great place. Womens champion ,under 19 champion and now the mens t20 champions @bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) March 8, 2026
back-to-back #WorldChampions! defending a #WorldCup takes character and this team led by @surya_14kumar played with real intent on the biggest stage!
@IamSanjuSamson @ishankishan51 @OfficialAbhi04 were outstanding in the final. Sanju, across the opportunities shown again
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 8, 2026