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T20 WC: NZ still believe in their batting firepower to put India under pressure, says Henry

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:17 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still have belief in their batting strength despite India posting an imposing 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat mixed soil pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) carried India to a massive 255/5, the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.

T20 WC: Samson, Kishan, Abhishek smash fifties, carry India to 255/5 against NZ

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:08 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan struck explosive half-centuries each as defending champions India posted a massive 255/5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: PGTI president Kapil Dev attends final in Ahmedabad

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:50 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president and former India cricket captain Kapil Dev, along with the CEO of PGTI, Amandeep Johl, were in attendance at the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: Tendulkar lauds India’s batting as Samson, Kishan script team records

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:36 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) India continued their assault on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a fiery partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in command at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and former India legend Sachin Tendulkar was all praises for the top-order batters after their monstrous knocks.

T20 WC: Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli in elite company with a fifty in final

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:26 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Continuing his rich form, Sanju Samson brought up his third consecutive fifty-plus score drawing levels with India great Virat Kohli in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: Amit Shah attends IND-NZ final with son Jay Shah and family

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:14 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Team India produced a scintillating batting display in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance alongside his wife, son Jay Shah, who is also the chairman of the International Cricket Council, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

ISL 2025-26: Punjab FC look for consecutive wins as they face NorthEast United FC

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to secure consecutive victories as they face NorthEast United FC, who are yet to win a game, in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital on Monday.

T20 WC: Ahmedabad crowd roars in delight as Rohit and Dhoni bring out trophy

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:49 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Legendary cricketers MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma brought out the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy together ahead of the final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Lakshya falls to Lin Chun-Yi in the All England Open 2026 final, ends up runner-up again

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:40 PM

Birmingham, March 8 (IANS) Playing with blisters on the toes of his right leg, India star Lakshya Sen finished runner-up after going down to Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei in the men’s singles final of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir light up Ahmedabad ahead of IND vs NZ final (Lead)

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:14 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final, the atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium turned electric as famous Gujarati singer Falguni Pathak, Bollywood singer Sukhbir Singh, and pop icon Ricky Martin lit up the gala night with their respective performances.

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T20 WC: NZ still believe in their batting firepower to put India under pressure, says Henry

T20 WC: Samson, Kishan, Abhishek smash fifties, carry India to 255/5 against NZ

T20 WC: PGTI president Kapil Dev attends final in Ahmedabad

T20 WC: Tendulkar lauds India’s batting as Samson, Kishan script team records

T20 WC: Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli in elite company with a fifty in final

T20 WC: Amit Shah attends IND-NZ final with son Jay Shah and family

ISL 2025-26: Punjab FC look for consecutive wins as they face NorthEast United FC

T20 WC: Ahmedabad crowd roars in delight as Rohit and Dhoni bring out trophy

Lakshya falls to Lin Chun-Yi in the All England Open 2026 final, ends up runner-up again

T20 WC: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir light up Ahmedabad ahead of IND vs NZ final (Lead)

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