India strengthened their status as the dominant force in white-ball cricket Sunday, claiming a third men’s Twenty20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Opener Sanju Samson continued his outstanding tournament, posting a third consecutive score above 80 to earn player of the tournament honors. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah then produced a superb spell of 4-15 on a batting-friendly surface, sealing the win and taking player of the match.
“India’s formula is pretty simple,” former England captain Nasser Hussain said on Sky Sports.
“A batting lineup packed with power hitters that will post an above-par total, and a bowler in Bumrah who can make even a below-par score look enough. He’s an absolute genius, and when you combine those two elements, they’re virtually unbeatable.”
Sky Sports analyst and former England cricketer Michael Atherton also praised India, saying they were deserving champions.
