Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating that the outstanding victory highlights the players’ exceptional talent, strong determination, and excellent teamwork.
“Champions! 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 pride and joy. Well done, Team India!” posted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X within minutes of the triumph.
Widely considered India’s greatest T20 side, the team delivered a commanding performance, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by a huge margin of 96 runs. The victory was powered by a spectacular batting display and extremely precise bowling, sealing a memorable win for India.
Suryakumar’s squad also became the first men’s international team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups and the first to lift the trophy on home soil.
Sanju Samson (89 off 46 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21 balls) put together a blazing 92 runs in the Powerplay and a 98-run opening partnership. Their explosive start came after a tactical mistake by New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, which ultimately helped India post a record total of 255 for 5.
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