India Win ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Fans Erupt In Joy Across Country
Fans erupted in spontaneous celebrations across the country after India's historic T20 World Cup title defence at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (March 8, 2026). The Men In Blue thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title successfully. India also became the first side to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for a third time, having claimed the title under MS Dhoni in 2007 and under Rohit Sharma in 2024. Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul, and Sanju Samson the Player of the Tournament for his match-winning three consecutive fifties.
Cricket fans waving the country's national flag celebrate after India defeated New Zealand final match of T20 World Cup in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Cricket fans celebrate after India won the T20 World Cup final match against New Zealand, in Hyderabad. | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
Cricket fans celebrate India's win in the T20 World Cup cricket final match against New Zealand, in Guwahati. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath
New Delhi: Cricket fans celebrate after India defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI/Karma Bhutia
Patna: Cricket fans celebrate after India defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final cricket match, in Patna. | Photo: PTI
A man carrying the national flag walks past fireworks during celebrations after India defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final cricket match, in Patna. | Photo: PTI
Cricket fans celebrate India's victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. | Photo: PTI
Cricket fans celebrate after India defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. | Photo: PTI
Cricket fans celebrate after India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI
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