India celebrated a historic victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 as former captain Rohit Sharma was seen having a great time with ICC chairman Jay Shah. The Men in Blue clinched the title by defeating New Zealand by a massive 96 runs in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8.
During the post-match celebrations, Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah were spotted walking along with the Indian team on the field. In a heartwarming moment, Rohit took Shah’s hand and raised it, signifying their unity and joy in the triumph. Both of them were seen laughing and relishing the moment as they strolled along the boundary line, soaking in the jubilant atmosphere of India’s victory.
The Indian team set a formidable target of 255/5 on the board, thanks to impressive half-centuries from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. In response, the Kiwis were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs with Jasprit Bumrah shining with four wickets and Axar Patel contributing with three wickets.
Rohit Sharma, who was also the ICC Brand Ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2026, added another feather to his cap with this victory. Suryakumar Yadav joined the ranks of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni as the third Indian captain to lift the T20 World Cup trophy. India had previously won the inaugural edition in 2007 under Dhoni’s leadership and then secured the title again in 2024 under Rohit’s captaincy.
The 2026 victory was particularly historic as India became the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cup titles, successfully defend their championship, and also became the first host nation to win the tournament. It was a record-breaking and unforgettable triumph for the Men in Blue.
The celebrations were a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, with Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah adding a touch of camaraderie and joy to the momentous occasion. The T20 World Cup 2026 victory will go down in history as a remarkable achievement for Indian cricket.
The article was edited by Rishab Vm and published on the Sportskeeda platform.
