"They became the first men's team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to chase it, and after meandering through much of their innings with defeat already a certainty they were still 96 behind when it ended."
"You know it is absolutely, definitely going to be your day when a fielder drops a catch while completely blinded and still the ball refuses to come to earth. It was Ishan Kishan who pulled off the party trick, sprinting forwards, launching himself forwards and collecting the catch only for the impact of his landing to send it bouncing out of his hands, while his cap simultaneously slipped off his head and settled over his eyes. Somehow the ball lodged between his chin and an arm."
"New Zealand have now reached four World Cup finals of various hues since 2015 and lost them all, plus the Champions Trophy last year to boot. This was their tournament, played (largely) in front of their fans, and they were not to be denied."
India won the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, becoming the first men's team to successfully defend the title and win it at home. India scored 255 runs, with Sanju Samson contributing 89 runs off 46 balls. New Zealand's chase fell short by 96 runs as they struggled throughout their innings. The match featured a remarkable catch by Ishan Kishan, who recovered a dropped ball that lodged between his chin and arm after losing his cap. New Zealand has now lost four World Cup finals since 2015 and the Champions Trophy. India's victory was achieved in front of 100,000 supporters in a dominant performance.
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