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T20 World Cup final: Should India persist with 'weak link' Abhishek Sharma or bring in Rinku Singh vs NZ?

As India gear up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, a debate rages over opener Abhishek Sharma's place.

8 Mar, 09:16 — 9 Mar, 09:14
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APVery High6h ago

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens - AP News

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens  AP News

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BBCHigh11h ago

Ireland claim World Cup place with shootout win

Ireland clinch a place in the Hockey World Cup finals with a dramatic shootout win over Japan to finish third at the qualification tournament in Santiago.

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The GuardianMostly Factual16h ago

Samson and Bumrah help India retain T20 World Cup with final thrashing of New Zealand

Final: India, 255-5, beat NZ, 159, by 96 runs Samson’s 89 leads way before Bumrah takes four for 15 It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. 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 ch...

By Simon Burnton at the Narendra Modi Stadium

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual16h ago

T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title

Bumrah's stunning bowling sealed India's record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek's batting fireworks.

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DWHigh10h ago

India news: India crush New Zealand in T20 final

India ran out comfortable winners against New Zealand in the T20 final in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Delhi has already broken a heat record. DW has more.

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abc-australiaHigh13h ago

India crushes New Zealand in T20 World Cup final to claim back-to-back titles

India is sent in to bat in the T20 World Cup final and dominates from start to finish to claim its third title.

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Indians pour into streets to dance, sing and celebrate after historic T20 cricket World Cup win

Crowd of over 100,000 roar in delight at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Gujarat as Indian team lifts trophy

By Maroosha Muzaffar

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Firm ideas, flexible tactics: How Gautam Gambhir helped India tame T20’s fickle nature

Head coach Gautam Gambhir's T20 World Cup triumph solidifies his dominance in the format, leveraging IPL experience and conviction. His 'form over reputation' mantra, despite controversial selections like dropping Gill and Pant, has reshaped the Indian T20 team. While successful in T20s, his adaptability for longer formats remains a key question.

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hinduMostly Factual15h ago

Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India proves too good for Uruguay in opener

Sunelita, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja find the mark for the host; Scotland edges Wales in another Pool B match

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

Firm ideas, flexible tactics: How Gambhir helped India tame T20’s fickle nature

Head coach Gautam Gambhir's T20 World Cup triumph solidifies his dominance in the format, leveraging IPL experience and conviction. His 'form over reputation' mantra, despite controversial selections like dropping Gill and Pant, has reshaped the Indian T20 team. While successful in T20s, his adaptability for longer formats remains a key question.

By ARANI BASU

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

‘High risk, high reward’: Gautam Gambhir reveals mantra behind India’s T20 World Cup triumph

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

T20 World Cup 2026 final: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final approaches, cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

'Virtually unbeatable' India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score, earning him the player-of-the-tournament award.

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cyprus-mail16h ago

India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

India became the first team to retain the men’s Twenty20 World Cup title after handing out a 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India also became the first team to lift the title three times, while New Zealand’s wait for a maiden white-ball World Cup continues. […]

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DawnMostly Factual18h ago

India pile up 255-5 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

Sanju Samson’s blistering 89 off 46 balls helped India rack up a massive 255-5 against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The in-form Samson, who hit 97 not out and 89 in his previous two innings, hit five fours and eight sixes to thrill a crowd of over 100,000 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India are looking to become the first team to retain the trophy, the first to win it on home soil and the first to claim a third world T20 crown. Samson’s opening stand of 98 wi...

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

'Virtually unbeatable' India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown

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express-tribuneMostly Factual23h ago

Samson powers India to 255/5 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

New Zealand’s decision to field backfires as Samson, Sharma and Kishan hit fifties in Ahmedabad

By Web Desk

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Daily Star BDMixed21h ago

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final | New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India in final - The Daily Star

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final | New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India in final  The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual17h ago

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title - Dhaka Tribune

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title  Dhaka Tribune

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daily-star-lebanonMixed12h ago

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final - The Daily Star Lebanon

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final  The Daily Star Lebanon

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daily-mirror-lkMixed16h ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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First report: hindustan-times · 8 Mar, 09:16Full coverage: All 21 sources within 24hWindow: 24h
hindustan-times8 Mar, 09:16First to report

T20 World Cup 2026 final: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match

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express-tribune8 Mar, 10:35

Samson powers India to 255/5 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

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Daily Star BD8 Mar, 13:26

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final | New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India in final - The Daily Star

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Dawn8 Mar, 15:53

India pile up 255-5 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

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dhaka-tribune8 Mar, 17:27

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title - Dhaka Tribune

Al Jazeera8 Mar, 17:42

T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title

The Guardian8 Mar, 17:43

Samson and Bumrah help India retain T20 World Cup with final thrashing of New Zealand

daily-mirror-lk8 Mar, 17:55

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Statistical Overview - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

cyprus-mail8 Mar, 18:22

India crush New Zealand to defend World Cup title

hindu8 Mar, 19:02

Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India proves too good for Uruguay in opener

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abc-australia8 Mar, 20:44

India crushes New Zealand in T20 World Cup final to claim back-to-back titles

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daily-star-lebanon8 Mar, 22:22

India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup After Crushing New Zealand in Final - The Daily Star Lebanon

BBC8 Mar, 23:06

Ireland claim World Cup place with shootout win

DW8 Mar, 23:53

India news: India crush New Zealand in T20 final

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channel-news-asia9 Mar, 03:21

'Virtually unbeatable' India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown

Times of India9 Mar, 03:44

Firm ideas, flexible tactics: How Gambhir helped India tame T20’s fickle nature

AP9 Mar, 04:15

South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens - AP News

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japan-times9 Mar, 06:20

'Virtually unbeatable' India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown

The Independent9 Mar, 07:10

Indians pour into streets to dance, sing and celebrate after historic T20 cricket World Cup win

indian-express9 Mar, 07:37

‘High risk, high reward’: Gautam Gambhir reveals mantra behind India’s T20 World Cup triumph

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Yahoo9 Mar, 09:14Latest update

Firm ideas, flexible tactics: How Gautam Gambhir helped India tame T20’s fickle nature