Some moments in the history of cricket are not just victories—they are poetic justice that have stood the test of time.
The T20 World Cup victory in March 2026 is one such moment in the history of Indian cricket, which poured a bucketful of new joyful experiences and findings.
India won its third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand. That too, making history by winning its second consecutive title (2024 and 2026).
India's astonishing score of 255/5 in the final, a huge 96-run victory, and the extraordinary performances of Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson—all these turned this victory into a sporting epic.
Historical Achievements
• First team to win three T20 World Cups — India (2007, 2024, 2026)
• First team to win consecutive T20 World Cups — India (2024, 2026)
• Record score in a final — 255/5 against New Zealand
• Largest margin of victory — 96 runs
• Fastest half-century in a final — Abhishek Sharma (50 off 18 balls)
• Highest individual score in a final — Sanju Samson (89)
• Best bowling performance — Jasprit Bumrah (4/15)
• First team to score 250+ in a row — India (253/7 against England in the semis, 255/5 in the final)
Sanju's story — From injustice to glory
Like the Bible says that the stone discarded by the builders will one day become the cornerstone, Sanju Samson He was writing history with his bat in this World Cup.
In a situation where the tournament was about to be knocked out right from the gate,
he pulled India inside with a magnificent innings of 97 runs against the West Indies.
From there, the journey became like an ancient story.
A match-winning innings of 89 runs against England in the semi-finals and against New Zealand in the final—finally, the World Cup was in India's hands.
Fans still remember the words spoken by the coach and captain then—
“Don't you say…
No matter how big the danger,
a guardian angel will come to you somewhere…
This is him…
Mayavi!”
Eleven years of struggle
Despite being wounded many times by the dagger of criticism,
and being burned in the fire of neglect,
Sanju's story is one of fighting without giving up and making his own career a success.
Despite being part of the national team for 11 years,
I got the opportunity to wear the Indian jersey in a handful of matches.
This World Cup was like correcting that ‘injustice’.
Today, when the discussion is going on about the future captain of the Indian T20 team,
after Suryakumar Yadav, there is no better option than Sanju Samson before the selectors.
The pride of a Malayali
At the beginning of this tournament,
it was the Malayalis who were praying for Sanju.Today, the whole of India is applauding for him.
Sanju has proven that Kerala has no shortage of batsmen. This will be a great inspiration for the upcoming generation of Malayali cricketers.The once neglected young man has today become the hope of Indian cricket.
Even if there are ups and downs,
time will eventually write its justice.
Soon, the world will witness a historic moment when a Malayali will rise as the hero of India in a national costume.
