Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Team India on their spectacular victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday.
In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote: “A truly spectacular victory! Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The grit and exceptional skills displayed by the Men in Blue have filled every Indian heart with immense pride. Proud of our champions.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended his greeting, with his office posting on X, “The team’s remarkable performance will further strengthen India’s glorious legacy in the world of cricket and inspire millions of cricket lovers across the country.”
Batting first, India’s openers provided a flying start, racing to 100 runs in just 8 overs—a new record for a T20 World Cup final. The Men in Blue went on to post a massive 255 runs, breaking the previous record for the highest total in a T20 World Cup final and delivering their best-ever performance against New Zealand, the tournament’s second-best side.
Chasing the target, New Zealand’s openers fell cheaply, and the team soon found itself struggling at 60/4. Brilliant performances from Sanju Samson with the bat, Axar Patel’s all-round contribution and Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal bowling sealed the victory.
India defeated New Zealand by a commanding margin of 96 runs to lift their third ICC T20 World Cup trophy. India remains the only nation to have won the title three times—in 2007, 2024, and now in 2026.
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