INDIA banished the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.
On the same ground they wilted under pressure and expectancy two and a half years ago against Australia in the 50-over showpiece, the co-hosts romped to 255 for 5 in front of a crowd of more than 100 000 jubilant supporters.
The win means India the first side to defend the men’s T20 World Cup have now won the past three men’s white-ball tournaments this, the 2024 title and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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