Fans erupt in joy as India clinch third T20 World Cup title

India script history, become first team to successfully defend ICC T20 World Cup title

Last updated: March 09, 2026 | 02:07

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India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.

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Fans wave Indian flags and cheer inside the Narendra Modi Stadium as India defeat New Zealand to secure their third ICC T20 World Cup title in front of more than 90,000 spectators.

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Indian cricket fans wave the national flag as they celebrate their team’s victory over New Zealand in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, on a street in Varanasi, India, on March 8, 2026.

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India's Arshdeep Singh (R), Ishan Kishan (L) and Abhishek Sharma (front) dance during a victory lap after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.

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Indian cricket fans burst firecrackers as they celebrate their team's victory in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand.

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India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) and his teammate Axar Patel (R) celebrate during a victory lap after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.

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Indian supporters celebrate long after the final ball as the team seals a dominant 96-run victory to lift the trophy.

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People celebrate India’s victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 final, in Prayagraj.

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Celebrations erupt as supporters cheer India’s victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final.

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People celebrate India’s victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 final match at India Gate in New Delhi on March 9, 2026.

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Sanju Samson acknowledges the roaring crowd after his explosive 89 off 46 balls powers India to a massive score in the championship match.

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India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Matt Henry during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya (L) along with his girlfriend and model Mahieka Sharma (2L) celebrates after India's win.

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New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner (R) watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.

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India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.

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