India are T20 World Champions! Ahmedabad 'lucky' as Team India crushes NZ, silences Santner

• India defeated New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, becoming World Champions again.
• Ahmedabad, previously considered unlucky after the November 19, 2023, match, is now hailed as 'lucky' for Team India.
• Indian openers Sanju Samson (89 off 46) and Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21), along with Ishan Kishan (54 off 25), powered India to 255/5.
• New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner's pre-match boasts were answered as his decision to bowl first backfired, leading to a 96-run defeat.
• Despite Tim Seifert's 52 off 26, New Zealand's chase faltered against India's massive target, losing by 96 runs.