In Pics: The best pictures from India`s T20 World Cup final win

Updated On: 10 March, 2026 09:30 AM IST | E A

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,

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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,

<p><strong>Kishan’s quickfire 50:</strong> Ishan Kishan gets one away during his 25-ball 54 (4x4s, 4x6s) as he keeps the scoring rate above 12 per over</p>

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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

<p><strong>Flying start:</strong> Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma during their 98-run stand in just 7.1 overs</p>

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Flying start: Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma during their 98-run stand in just 7.1 overs

<p><strong>Toss ka boss:</strong> NZ’s Mitchell Santner wins the toss and elects to bowl first, surprising many. Pics/PTI, AFP, Getty Images</p>

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Toss ka boss: NZ’s Mitchell Santner wins the toss and elects to bowl first, surprising many. Pics/PTI, AFP, Getty Images

<p><strong>Axar’s opening blow: </strong>Spinner Axar Patel (left) strikes early, dismissing New Zealand’s big-hitting opener Finn Allen (9) to put the visitors under some early pressure</p>

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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

<p><strong>Dube delights: </strong>Shivam Dube’s unbeaten eight-ball 26 (3x4s, 2x6s) powers India to 255-5</p>

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Dube delights: Shivam Dube’s unbeaten eight-ball 26 (3x4s, 2x6s) powers India to 255-5

<p><strong>Seifert shines:</strong> Tim Seifert gives New Zealand some hope, scoring a fighting 52 off 26 balls (2x4s, 5x6s) </p>

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Seifert shines: Tim Seifert gives New Zealand some hope, scoring a fighting 52 off 26 balls (2x4s, 5x6s)

<p><strong>Bumrah’s best:</strong> India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Santner (35-ball 43) to claim career-best figures of 4-15 in four overs</p>

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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

<p><strong>Arshdeep-Mitchell spat:</strong> 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. <br />It led to a heated verbal exchange between the two players</p>

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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

<p><strong>History here:</strong> 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</p>

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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

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