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.
“With the team 1-1 in the three-match series, there is everything to play for,” Siraj said on the eve of the match. “Such situations are very rare in India, so it is a great opportunity for us. Almost like a World Cup final.”
India have not lost a bilateral ODI series at home since March 2019, when Australia famously recovered from 0-2 down to win 3-2, clinching the decider in Delhi.
Sundar reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium on Sunday.
India pulled off a thrilling chase, reaching 301 in the second last over of the innings, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar putting up a decent partnership to seal the win by four wickets.
Gill’s omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad has added an extra layer of intrigue to the series, turning the ODIs into an important platform for the 24-year-old to reassert his credentials.
