India’s historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to dominate cricket headlines, but an emotional moment off the field has added another memorable chapter to the celebration. Just hours after defeating the New Zealand cricket team in the final, key members of the India national cricket team visited the revered Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad with the trophy to seek divine blessings.
Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Jay Shah, the delegation arrived at the temple located near the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. The trio carried the glittering World Cup trophy as they offered prayers to Lord Hanuman, popularly known as Bajrangbali. The visit reflected a blend of sporting glory and spiritual gratitude, a tradition many Indian athletes follow after achieving major milestones.
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The title itself was a monumental achievement. In the final played at Narendra Modi Stadium, India delivered a dominant performance to overpower New Zealand. After losing the toss, India was asked to bat first and produced a breathtaking batting display, posting 255/5 in 20 overs, the highest total ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson continued his dream run in the tournament, smashing 89 runs off just 46 balls to register his third consecutive half-century. Young opener Abhishek Sharma provided explosive momentum with a blistering 52 off 21 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan added a fluent 54. By the 15-over mark, India had already raced to 203 runs. Late fireworks from Shivam Dube, who struck 26* off just eight balls, helped push the total to a daunting 255.
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Chasing a massive target, New Zealand struggled under scoreboard pressure and were bowled out for 159 in the 19th over, handing India a commanding 96-run victory.
With this win, India created multiple records in T20 cricket history. It marked their third T20 World Cup title and also made them the first team to win the tournament in consecutive editions between 2024 and 2026, cementing their dominance in modern white-ball cricket.
