India won theT20 World Cup for the third time after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs, the highest by any side in the tournament’s history. Additionally, India became the first team to win the championship again. Thanks to four wickets from Jasprit Bumrah and three from Axar Patel. New Zealand was dismissed for 159 in 19 overs while chasing India’s 255/5. Additionally, the Men in Blue were the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home.
With this victory, Suryakumar Yadav became the third indian captain to win a World Cup, behind Rohit Sharma, Kapil Dev, and MS Dhoni. Earlier, India scored an impressive 255/5 in 20 overs with the contributions of Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52).
In the T20 World Cups, the victory also helped India in ending the New Zealand curse. The Men in Blue have lost all three of their previous T20 World Cup encounters with New Zealand. Those took place in 2007, 2016, and 2021.
Highlights of India vs. New Zealand T20 World Cup Final
Here is the Highlights of the T20 World Cup Final:
Santner chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
McConchie makes an unexpected move from New Zealand, sitting out for Duffy Samson and Abhishek with a cautious start
With 21-run over and 24-run over, the partnership starts to motor.
Then Abhishek Sharma shows up with an 18-ball fifty
In powerplay, India reaches 92/0
Ravindra dismisses Abhishek Sharma
Samson takes control, fifty off 33 balls
After 10 overs, India 127/1
Ishan Kishan maintains his current form and hits a fifty off 23.
In 15 overs, India 203/1
On 89, Samson was dismissed.
India falters and finds in difficult to gain momentum as Neesham removes both batters and adds Suryakumar Yadav on a golden duck in the same over.
With a fiery cameo, Shivam Dube smashes 24 runs in the last over
India 255/5 in 20 overs
NZ was all dismissed in 159 by 19 overs
India wins by 96 runs
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