t20 cricket

Karachi, March 9 India's historic second consecutive World T20 Cup title has earned appreciation and grudging praise from former Pakistani stalwarts, players, and critics.Former Test captain and batting great Javed Miandad said that any team that could achieve a total of 250 or more in the...

Ahmedabad, March 9 Former India captain MS Dhoni congratulated the Indian team after their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying it was a “pleasure” to watch the side create history with their dominant performance in the final against New Zealand.India scripted a remarkable...

Ahmedabad, March 9 All-rounder Shivam Dube said his role in India's victorious ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign was clear from the outset: to provide late fireworks with the bat whenever the team needed quick runs. India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title after thrashing New Zealand by...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 – Vizhinjam, the hometown of batsman Sanju Samson, erupted in jubilation on Sunday as India won the T20 World Cup, with the player contributing a crucial 89-run innings.Samson's father, Samson Viswanath, said the player played his natural game. "He started playing...

Ahmedabad, March 8 There is a very fine line between optimism and conviction, and Gautam Gambhir often operates somewhere in between.He has a way of getting things done, and Sunday was another great example of doing enough to achieve a goal.History will judge whether he was a great...

New Delhi, March 8 The Congress congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the T20 World Cup title on Sunday, with Rahul Gandhi saying the victory gave the nation another unforgettable moment to celebrate.India put on a batting display of rare ferocity to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs in...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Jasprit Bumrah took 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Men’s T20 World Cup title and win the trophy for a record three times, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Sanju Samson’s blistering 89 off 46 balls, with...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Playing a crucial role in India's triumphant campaign, every member of the Indian team contributed significantly during the one-month T20 World Cup.In a 20-team ICC event, India's team stood out with a number of match-winners, each capable of turning the game in their favor...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Men's T20 World Cup title and win the crown for the third time, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Sanju Samson's...

New Delhi, March 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, praising the players for their skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament.Team India – the defending T20 World Cup champions – became the...

Ahmedabad, March 8 India put on a spectacular batting display, overwhelming New Zealand by 96 runs in the final match and defending the T20 World Cup title after posting a record score here on Sunday.Led by a blazing 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52)...

New Zealand:Tim Seifert c I Kishan b Varun 52Finn Allen c Tilak Varma b Patel 9Rachin Ravindra c I Kishan b Bumrah 1Glenn Phillips b Patel 5Mark Chapman b Pandya 3Daryl Mitchell c I Kishan b Patel 17Mitchell Santner b Bumrah 43James Neesham b Bumrah 8Matt Henry b Bumrah 0...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Setting a massive target of 256, New Zealand slipped to 88/5 after 10 overs in the T20 World Cup final against India here on Sunday.Led by Sanju Samson's 46-ball 89 and equally destructive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21 balls) and Ishan Kishan (54 off 25...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still believe in their batting strength despite India posting a formidable 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat, mixed-surface pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) led India to a...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan each scored explosive half-centuries as the defending champions, India, posted a massive 255/5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.On a flat, hard...

Ahmedabad, March 8 The Indian batting lineup presented such a delightful performance on Sunday that it was difficult to choose the best.Sanju Samson dominated the New Zealand attack with a fearless 89; Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his lost touch with a destructive 52 off 21 balls, and reliable...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson stunned a bewildered New Zealand, accompanied by the equally destructive Abhishek Sharma, who saved his best for last in India's record-breaking 255 for five against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.And if that wasn't enough, Ishan Kishan...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Led by Sanju Samson (89), the defending champions, India, put on a spectacular performance to score a massive 255 for five in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand here on Sunday.The New Zealand bowlers were completely out of sorts after inviting India to bat in the...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Continuing his impressive form, Sanju Samson reached his third consecutive fifty-plus score, matching the feat of India's great Virat Kohli in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Samson etched his name...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson was in excellent form, scoring 89 off 45 balls, as India reached 203/1 after 15 overs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand here on Sunday.Ishan Kishan was providing support to Samson, scoring 52 off 24 balls and reaching his half-century in just 21...