Team India’s T20 World Cup fairy tale reached its pinnacle in Ahmedabad, where they crushed New Zealand by 96 runs to lift their third title. Jasprit Bumrah stole the show, his 4/15 in the final not only clinching victory but also breaking Lasith Malinga’s record, amassing 40 wickets as the top fast bowler in the tournament’s history.
The spell, second only to the best in T20 WC knockouts, saw Bumrah remove Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, and Matt Henry, collapsing New Zealand’s pursuit of 256 to 159 all out. Seifert’s 52 was the highest, with Santner on 43, but India’s attack was impenetrable.
Axar Patel’s 3/27 complemented Bumrah perfectly, as Chakaravarthy and Pandya chipped in. India’s 255/5 batting effort set records—the highest knockout score ever. Samson’s third consecutive fifty (89 off 46) was masterful, Abhishek Sharma’s 52 off 21 fiery, Ishan Kishan’s 54 off 25 explosive at 216 strike rate, and Shivam Dube’s 26* off 8 thunderous.
This home-soil triumph, following their previous win, cements India’s legacy as T20 giants, powered by Bumrah’s unplayable yorkers and guile.