Following India’s historic triumph in the T20 World Cup 2026, celebrations continued in a spiritual way as captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jay Shah visited a Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad to offer prayers and express gratitude for the memorable victory. The trio carried the T20 World Cup trophy with them and sought blessings of Lord Hanuman shortly after India lifted the prestigious title.
The temple visit came a day after India produced a sensational performance to defeat the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, India secured a dominant 96-run win, clinching their third T20 World Cup title and making history in the process. With this victory, India also became the first men’s international team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup trophy and the first to win the tournament on home soil.
India’s batting lineup delivered an explosive performance in the high-pressure final. Young opener Abhishek Sharma gave the team a flying start with a blistering 52 runs from just 21 balls, hitting six boundaries and three sixes. His aggressive approach immediately put the New Zealand bowlers under pressure and set the tone for the innings.
Abhishek built a crucial 98-run partnership with Sanju Samson, who continued the momentum and anchored the innings brilliantly. Samson later stitched another century partnership with Ishan Kishan, who smashed a quickfire 54 runs off 25 balls with four fours and four sixes. The pair powered India past the 200-run mark inside 16 overs, putting the Kiwis on the back foot.
In the final overs, Shivam Dube added the finishing touch with a powerful cameo of 26 runs off just eight deliveries, striking three fours and two sixes. India eventually posted a massive total of 255/5, the highest score ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final. For New Zealand, James Neesham was the most successful bowler, claiming three wickets for 46 runs.
Chasing a daunting target of 256 runs, New Zealand struggled early as India’s bowlers dominated the game. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a brilliant spell, picking up four wickets for just 15 runs, while Axar Patel provided excellent support with three wickets for 23 runs.
New Zealand’s resistance came from Tim Seifert, who scored a quick half-century with 52 runs off 26 balls, and captain Mitchell Santner, who contributed 43 runs. Despite their efforts, India kept striking at regular intervals and eventually bowled out the Kiwis for 159 runs, sealing a commanding 96-run victory.
Soon after the historic win, Suryakumar Yadav, Gautam Gambhir and Jay Shah visited the Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad with the glittering trophy in their hands. The moment reflected humility and gratitude after one of the most memorable victories in Indian cricket history. Images of the trio offering prayers quickly went viral on social media, with fans celebrating both the victory and the gesture of faith.
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph has further strengthened the team’s dominance in the shortest format of the game. Winning the tournament twice in a row and doing so in front of passionate home fans has added another golden chapter to India’s cricketing legacy.