Snapshots of the defining moments from India’s 96-run World Cup-winning finale. Here is a look at some of the best pictures from a famous night in Ahmedabad,
Updated On: 2026-03-10 09:30 AM IST
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Kishan’s quickfire 50: Ishan Kishan gets one away during his 25-ball 54 (4x4s, 4x6s) as he keeps the scoring rate above 12 per over
Toss ka boss: NZ’s Mitchell Santner wins the toss and elects to bowl first, surprising many. Pics/PTI, AFP, Getty Images
Axar’s opening blow: Spinner Axar Patel (left) strikes early, dismissing New Zealand’s big-hitting opener Finn Allen (9) to put the visitors under some early pressure
Seifert shines: Tim Seifert gives New Zealand some hope, scoring a fighting 52 off 26 balls (2x4s, 5x6s)
Bumrah’s best: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Santner (35-ball 43) to claim career-best figures of 4-15 in four overs
Arshdeep-Mitchell spat: Tensions flare between Daryl Mitchell and Arshdeep Singh after the Indian pacer flings the ball back at the New Zealander, who seemed out of his crease, hitting him on the thigh.
It led to a heated verbal exchange between the two players
History here: India players celebrate their 96-run win over NZ, for record third T20 World Cup, becoming the first team to achieve the feat at home
