India Wins ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, First to Defend Title and Win at Home

India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This victory marked India as the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title, the first to win it on home soil, and the first to claim three titles (2007, 2024, 2026). Key performances included Sanju Samson's 89 runs, Abhishek Sharma's 52, Ishan Kishan's 54, and Jasprit Bumrah's four wickets. The win received widespread praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former players, and celebrities, highlighting the team's skill, determination, and teamwork.