PM Modi Congratulates Team India as Nation Celebrates ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Triumph

Prime minister says victory fills every Indian heart with pride and joy

New Delhi: Jubilant celebrations swept across the country on Sunday night as India clinched the ICC men’s T20 World Cup, triggering spontaneous festivities in cities, towns and villages with cricket fans pouring onto the streets waving the national flag, bursting crackers and chanting slogans in praise of the team.

India produced a dominant performance in the ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first after New Zealand opted to field, India posted a massive 255/5 in 20 overs, powered by an explosive 89 off 46 balls from Sanju Samson and a rapid start from Abhishek Sharma. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs as Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-winning spell of 4/15. The emphatic victory secured India’s third T20 World Cup title and made them the first team to successfully defend the championship.

Crowds gathered at major public squares, markets and residential neighbourhoods in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata soon after the final match ended, celebrating the historic victory with drum beats, music and fireworks. Young fans rode motorcycles carrying the tricolour, while families gathered in large numbers outside big screens and sports venues to mark the moment.

Cricket lovers described the win as an emotional moment for the nation, saying the team’s performance throughout the tournament reflected determination, discipline and collective effort. Social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, sportspersons, film personalities and political leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on the achievement, calling it a proud moment for the nation. In a post on X, he said the remarkable triumph reflected exceptional skills, determination and teamwork, adding that the players showed outstanding grit throughout the tournament.

“Champions! Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC men’s T20 World Cup! This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament. This victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. Well done, Team India!” the prime minister said.

State governments, sports associations and cricket bodies also hailed the victory, describing it as a moment of national pride and inspiration for young athletes across the country. Many public buildings and landmarks were illuminated in the colours of the national flag to celebrate the triumph.

Former cricketers and analysts noted that India’s consistency and composure under pressure played a key role in securing the title, praising the team for maintaining focus through a challenging tournament.

Former India captain Virat Kohli congratulated the Indian team on their historic ICC men’s T20 World Cup triumph, praising the side for playing “explosive cricket” throughout the tournament and asserting that no team could match their intensity and attacking approach. Kohli said the victory reflected the team’s fearless brand of cricket and collective determination, and also lauded standout performer Sanju Samson, calling his Player of the Tournament award “most well-deserved” after a series of match-winning performances.

The victory has once again reaffirmed cricket’s unparalleled emotional connect with millions of Indians, turning the triumph into a nationwide celebration that united fans across regions, languages and generations.