India After the national cricket team made history by winning, celebrations erupted ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand on sunday. The win wasn’t just another trophy for the Men in Blue – it was a moment that etched India’s name deeper into the record books. President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the chorus of congratulatory messages, hailing the team for an extraordinary performance that filled millions of hearts with pride.
India’s 96-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad made them the first team in the history of the tournament to win the T20 World Cup thrice. More notably, India had previously won the tournament in 2024, becoming the first side to successfully defend their title.
President Droupadi Murmu appreciates the historic achievement of the Indian team
President Draupadi Murmu shared her heartfelt congratulations with the team by posting on social media platform X. He described the victory as a moment that propelled Indian cricket to new heights and reflected the country’s immense sporting potential.
In his message, the President highlighted the uniqueness of India’s achievement, noting that the team now has the proud distinction of being the only nation to lift the T20 World Cup thrice. He highlighted how special it was for India to win the trophy in back-to-back editions, something no team has achieved so far.
Murmu said the victory brought great joy to the cricket-loving population of India and was a powerful symbol of the talent and dedication of the country’s young sportspersons. He also acknowledged the collective effort behind the triumph, praising not only the players but also the team management and support staff who played an important role behind the scenes.
Wishing the team success in the future, the president expressed hope that Indian cricket will continue to reach new stages in the coming years.
“Congratulations to Team India who have won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup decisively and scaled several heights in history. India has the proud distinction of being the only country to win the trophy three times. It is also the only team to win the trophy twice in a row. It brings great joy and pride to our cricketing nation. Every player, entire management and support staff in various fields deserve the highest praise for this collective triumph. he wrote.
Hearty congratulations to Team India who have scaled several heights in history by winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup decisively. India holds the pride of being the only country to win the trophy three times. It is also the only team to win the trophy twice in a row. This is…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 8, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds the determination of the Men in Blue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined the celebrations to congratulate the team and hailed their exceptional performance throughout the tournament. In his message, he assessed the victory as a remarkable achievement that demonstrates the talent, determination and teamwork of the players.
According to the Prime Minister, the team’s persistent persistence and composure under pressure were the main factors in their success. He added that the victory filled every Indian’s heart with pride and joy as fans across the country celebrated the historic moment.
“Champions! Congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! This remarkable victory reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown great courage throughout the tournament. This victory has filled the hearts of every Indian with pride and joy. Well done, Team India,” captioned his post.
Champions!
Congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup!
This remarkable victory reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They played a great game throughout the tournament.
This victory filled the heart of every Indian…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2026
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In the final, the Indian team dominates
India’s victory was built on a spectacular batting display in the final. The team scored 255 for 5, the highest score recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
Sanju Samson led the charge with a brilliant knock of 46 off 89 balls, closing the innings with confidence and flair. Abhishek Sharma He smashed the fastest fifty of the tournament in just 18 balls, resulting in a burst of 52 off 21 deliveries.
Ishan Kishan added more firepower with a quickfire 54 off 25 balls, while Shivam Dube finished the innings at the loss of 26 off just eight deliveries.
New Zealand struggled to keep pace during the chase and were restricted to 159 for nine in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a sensational spell claiming four wickets for just 15 runs while Axar Patel supported him brilliantly with figures of 3 for 27 runs.
