AHMEDABAD: In a high-octane final held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, India emerged victorious against New Zealand, securing the championship by 97 runs. A stellar batting performance led by Sanju Samson and a lethal bowling spell by Jasprit Bumrah ensured a historic night for the Men in Blue in front of a packed home crowd.
After being put in to bat, India posted a competitive total of 256 runs. The innings was defined by a masterful knock from Malayali star Sanju Samson, who top-scored with a brilliant 89 runs. Despite early jitters, the Indian middle order stepped up, with Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Shivam Dube playing crucial cameos to push the score past the 250-mark.
Defending a target of 257, the Indian bowlers maintained relentless pressure from the opening over. Jasprit Bumrah led the attack with clinical precision, scalping 3 vital wickets to dismantle the New Zealand top order. Chasing a daunting total under the lights of Ahmedabad, the Kiwis struggled to build partnerships and were eventually bundled out for 159 runs.