A masterpiece in saving your best for last – India with a clinical performance in Ahmedabad, sealing back-to-back titles with a 96-run victory.
The weight of mighty expectations followed the Indian team into a home World Cup, and if they wanted to stake their claim as the best T20I outfit in the history of the format, a win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad was non-negotiable. It hasn’t been a seamless campaign for India – but when it mattered most, everything clicked. This Indian team has the uncanny ability to show up in style in the biggest matches – and that is what earns you a historic World Cup title.(PTI)
India got things started after New Zealand won the toss and put them in to bat – and it was a dream start. A terrific powerplay for the openers, who went hammer-and-tongs and pilfered 92 runs from the first six overs. A sign of what India could be at their best – finally.(PTI)
