Virat Kohli Congratulates India Cricket Team on T20 World Cup 2026 Title Win in Ahmedabad

Former India captain Virat Kohli praised Team India following their commanding triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, where India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli, who stepped away from T20 internationals after India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, celebrated the team's latest achievement and praised the squad for continuing India's winning legacy in the format. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Virat Kohli congratulated the players and support staff for delivering another memorable campaign.

In the message, Virat Kohli highlighted the fearless brand of cricket played by the Indian side throughout the tournament and applauded the team for maintaining composure during high-pressure moments. According to Virat Kohli, the squad's determination and unity helped them emerge as world champions once again.

Champions ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phenomenal win for Team India in Ahmedabad. Absolutely no match for the explosive cricket played by us throughout the tournament. Brilliant character shown by the boys to keep fighting in tough situations and become world champions once again. Congratulations to…

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 8, 2026

India's victory in Ahmedabad came after a dominant performance in the final. The batting unit set the tone by posting a huge total of 255/5, putting the New Zealand bowlers under pressure from the very beginning.

The innings was led by Sanju Samson, who smashed a superb 89 off 46 balls. His outstanding form throughout the tournament earned him the Player of the Tournament award after finishing with 321 runs across five innings.

With the ball, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-winning performance, claiming four wickets for just 15 runs in the final. The impressive spell helped dismantle New Zealand's chase and earned Jasprit Bumrah the Player of the Match award.