Ahmedabad, March 9: Team India has clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 title at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup win.
The journey of T20 World Cup champions has seen several notable captains over the years. MS Dhoni led India to its first title in 2007, defeating Pakistan. In 2009, Younis Khan guided Pakistan to victory against Sri Lanka. Paul Collingwood captained England to their first title in 2010, overcoming Australia.
Darren Sammy made history by leading the West Indies to victory in 2012 against Sri Lanka and repeated the feat in 2016, becoming the only captain to win the trophy twice. Lasith Malinga led Sri Lanka to a win over India in 2014.
Aaron Finch was at the helm when Australia won their first T20 World Cup in 2021, defeating New Zealand. Jos Buttler led England to their second title in 2022 against Pakistan. Rohit Sharma also made his mark, leading India to victory in 2024 against South Africa.
Now, Suryakumar Yadav becomes the third Indian captain to lift the T20 World Cup trophy, showcasing an impressive performance in the final against New Zealand.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
