Sanjay Tandon meets MS Dhoni during historic T20 World Cup final
The Senior BJP leader said Dhoni’s presence symbolizes the spirit, legacy, and continued excellence of Indian cricket.
The Senior BJP leader said Dhoni’s presence symbolizes the spirit, legacy, and continued excellence of Indian cricket.
Abhishek smashed 52 off just 21 balls to lay the platform for India’s emphatic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
India’s triumph on home soil capped a memorable campaign, with the skipper already setting his sights on the next major targets, including a gold medal at the 2028 Summer Olympics and defending the T20 World Cup title in 2028.
India sealed their second successive T20 World Cup crown, and third overall, with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The Black Caps had entered the title clash full of confidence after upsetting South Africa in the semi-finals. However, they were outplayed by the tournament co-hosts, suffering a 96-run defeat.
“I wouldn't mind winning a trophy,” Santner said in the press conference on Saturday.
Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull thinks the Black Caps will not be fazed by the nature of the soil in the pitch for Sunday’s Men’s T20 World Cup final against India, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
However, India’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been far from convincing.
Illingworth will officiate his second consecutive T20 World Cup final, having also stood alongside Chris Gaffaney during the 2024 decider in Barbados, where India defeated South Africa by seven runs.
India currently lead the series 3–1, having won the first three matches before New Zealand bounced back with a 50-run victory in Visakhapatnam in the fourth T20I.
