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T20 World Cup: Massive Praise From Rohit After India Win
3/9/2026, 2:19:00 PM

India Celebrate T20 World Cup Triumph After Dominant Final Victory India secured a historic T20 World Cup triumph after delivering a commanding performance in the final against New Zealand. The T20 World Cup victory was celebrated across the cricketing world, with former captain Rohit Sharma praising the team's collective brilliance and leadership under Suryakumar Yadav.
Rohit Sharma Applauds Team Effort In T20 World Cup
Following the remarkable T20 World Cup triumph, Rohit Sharma congratulated the Indian squad through a social media message, highlighting the unity and determination shown throughout the tournament. He praised every player who contributed to India's successful T20 World Cup campaign and acknowledged the team’s consistency in crucial matches.
Sanju Samson Shines In T20 World Cup Campaign
A major highlight of the T20 World Cup was Sanju Samson’s extraordinary batting performance. Samson scored 321 runs in five innings with an impressive average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37. His T20 World Cup campaign included 27 fours and 24 sixes, making him one of the tournament’s most destructive batters.
Samson also surpassed Virat Kohli’s record of 319 runs from the 2014 T20 World Cup to become the Indian player with the most runs in a single edition. His brilliant T20 World Cup performances placed him among the elite batters in tournament history.
India Post Record Total In T20 World Cup Final
The T20 World Cup final saw India produce one of the most explosive batting displays in the tournament’s history. Abhishek Sharma smashed 52 off just 21 balls, forming a 98-run partnership with Samson that laid the foundation for a massive total.
Later, Samson combined with Ishan Kishan, who scored 54 from 25 balls, to push India past 200 runs in only the 16th over. Shivam Dube’s late cameo powered India to 255/5, the highest total ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
Bowlers Seal T20 World Cup Glory
India’s bowlers ensured the T20 World Cup final remained one-sided. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning spell of 4/15, while Axar Patel claimed 3/23 to dismantle the New Zealand batting lineup.
Despite a fighting half-century from Tim Seifert, New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 159. The emphatic victory secured India's unforgettable T20 World Cup title and highlighted the team’s complete dominance throughout the tournament.
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