“Always Believed in Miracles”: Indian Cricket Stars Celebrate 2026 T20 World Cup Triumph
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) men’s national team secured the 2026 T20 World Cup after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs. The final match took place on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, the championship victory established multiple international cricket records and generated immediate reactions from the roster.
2026 T20 World Cup Records
India’s decisive victory over New Zealand marks three distinct milestones in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament history:
- First Home Winner: India became the first team to win the men’s T20 World Cup as the active host nation.
- Back-to-Back Champions: India became the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cup tournaments, successfully defending their 2024 title.
- Most Tournament Titles: India now holds the absolute record for the most T20 World Cup championships with three (2007, 2024, and 2026).
Player Reactions and Social Media Statements
Following the 96-run victory, Indian players shared their reactions and locker-room celebrations online. Player of the Match Sanju Samson posted a photo with the trophy, stating he has “always believed in miracles.” According to ESPNcricinfo historical data, winning a global final at a home venue adds a rare statistical achievement for native players like Jasprit Bumrah, who celebrated winning in his home state of Gujarat.
| Player | Platform | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | X | “Have always believed in miracles! Thanking each and every one of you for all the prayers and wishes. Let the celebrations begin. Jai Hind.” |
| Suryakumar Yadav | X | “So happy for this guy today.” (Shared alongside a 2014 throwback photo) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | “India. Home. World Champions. Couldn’t have imagined this any better even if I tried. From dreaming of playing for India in this city to creating history here, it’s been a blessed journey. Grateful for this team, the support, the fans, and this moment.” | |
| Tilak Varma | “World Champions. My childhood dreams have come true! So proud to be part of this team and represent my country! Love this team, love you all – thanks for always having our back!” | |
| Arshdeep Singh | “First time was so nice, we had to do it twice.” | |
| Mohammed Siraj | “Still processing this moment. Seeing the trophy come home brings a lot of emotion. So many people are part of moments like this in different ways, and the love and support from back home means everything. Truly grateful to be part of this team and this journey.” | |
| Rinku Singh | “God’s Plan. Jai Hind.” | |
| Ishan Kishan | “This Team. C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S.” | |
| Abhishek Sharma | “Grateful for this moment. Forever blue.” | |
| Hardik Pandya | “One more time.” | |
| Kuldeep Yadav | “HISTORY. REPEATED.” | |
| Axar Patel | “A tournament to remember. Grateful for every moment, every challenge, and every bit of support along the way. Champions, once again.” | |
| Washington Sundar | “Boss-eh epdi Namma Vetriiiikuriiii” (Shared in a video featuring Varun Chakravarthy) |
Additional Squad Celebrations
All-rounder Shivam Dube also utilized social media to express his immediate reactions regarding the championship defense. The collected statements highlight a unified focus on national pride, the historical weight of a back-to-back title defense, and direct gratitude toward Indian cricket fans after concluding the tournament with a dominant final performance.