Ahmedabad, March 9: India claimed the T20 World Cup 2026 title under the leadership of Surya Kumar Yadav. Following this remarkable victory, Surya expressed his confidence in his players’ abilities. He also praised Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah for their outstanding performances.
In the final match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India scored 255 runs, losing 5 wickets, thanks to impressive innings from Sanju Samson (89), Abhishek Sharma (52), and Ishan Kishan (54). In response, New Zealand was bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs, giving India a commanding win by 96 runs.
After becoming the third captain to lead India to a T20 World Cup title, Surya Kumar Yadav reflected, “It has been a long journey. It all started after the T20 World Cup 2024. Jay Shah and Rohit Sharma trusted me and gave me the opportunity to lead the team. From there, the journey began, and winning the trophy here is fantastic. We have been playing good cricket over the past two years, and we want to continue those good habits we developed during the 2024 World Cup. The players embraced it very well.”
Regarding maintaining trust in his players, Captain Surya emphasized, “It is crucial to understand what players are capable of. I knew they had the potential to win matches. They delivered at the right time. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are exceptional players, and we knew they would do something special, and they did just that in the final.”
In the championship match, Jasprit Bumrah bowled 4 overs, conceding just 15 runs while taking 4 wickets. Throughout the tournament, Bumrah played 8 matches, claiming 14 wickets at an average of 12.43. Surya praised him, stating, “Jasprit Bumrah is a once-in-a-generation bowler. I can call him a national treasure. He knows exactly what to do and is the best at his craft.”
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