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India secured a historic victory in the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup final<\/strong>, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs<\/strong> in a dominant performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n

Batting first, India posted a massive total of 255 for 5<\/strong>, with several players contributing powerful innings. The aggressive approach put New Zealand under immediate pressure during their run chase.<\/p>\n

Indian bowlers maintained tight control throughout the match, with Jasprit Bumrah delivering a remarkable spell of 4 wickets for 15 runs<\/strong>, dismantling the opposition batting lineup.<\/p>\n

New Zealand struggled to keep up with the required run rate and were eventually bowled out for 159 runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With this victory, India successfully defended its T20 World Cup title, becoming the first men\u2019s team to retain the trophy and the first to win the tournament on home soil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The triumph sparked celebrations across India as fans gathered in cities and towns to celebrate the team\u2019s achievement.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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