US EditionT20 World Cup Final: PM Modi Says ‘Victory Has Filled Every Indian Heart with Pride and Joy’
India's strong opening partnership pressured New Zealand, whose tactical decisions, including unusual bowling changes, were widely questioned during the T20 World Cup final.
- At Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the T20 World Cup final saw India and New Zealand start strongly, with India opening aggressively.
- New Zealand's selection panel surprised observers by dropping Cole McConchie for Jacob Duffy, and the team elected to field first, shaping the final's early match dynamics.
- An unsuccessful bowling ploy saw Glenn Phillips tried as an off-spinner, but it was abandoned, leaving New Zealand under powerplay pressure, as Mitchell Santner rotated four bowlers in four overs.
- The trophy parade featuring MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma amplified pre-match interest as they arrived with ICC chairman Jay Shah, and a video of the moment went viral on social media.
- Recent matches and past titles, including Rohit Sharma's 2007 win and captaincy in 2024, situate the final within broader legacy narratives, with Dhoni attending the semi-final with Rohit at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, which India won by seven runs.
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From Sanju Samson to Abhishek Sharma, Indian Team Players Celebrate T20 WC Victory on Social Media
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T20 World Cup final: Kapil Dev, Dhoni, Rohit Sharma to Priety Zinta and Aparshakti Khurana- celebs galore at India vs NZ
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MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma bring T20 World Cup to Narendra Modi Stadium before IND vs NZ final
Legendary captains MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma bring the T20 World Cup trophy to Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the final between India and New Zealand. They were accompanied by ICC chairman Jay Shah. The video of the same has gone viral on social media, as their presence makes the occasion more special. Notably, Dhoni won India the title in 2007, beating Pakistan in the final. Rohit, on the other hand, also won it in 2007 and as captain in 2024, …
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