India becomes the first team to win back-to-back World Cup trophies, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs. With that, India not only created history but also proved that whenever these 15 players come on the field, they will own every moment because we are India, we are the modern-day greats. When the world is going through utter turbulence, Special Intensive Revision process asking about human existence, the Men in Blues bloomed like a flower in the night, and with its fragrance, they knocked on everyone’s door, saying, “We are here to entertain you, we are here to unite you, we are here to give every Indian a chance to be proud of this holy soil again and again.” Breaking all records of finals, India made March 8 unforgettable and became the T20 World Cup champion for the third time.

Redemption to domination

In the fifth consecutive ICC event final, India dominated New Zealand right from the start. Taking full advantage during the power play, India scored an impressive 92 runs, and after that, they never looked back. Abhishek Sharma, who had struggled to find his form throughout the World Cup, chose the final to deliver one of his finest performances. He smashed the ball out of the park for the first time with a brilliant shot over cover, then quickly shifted into his classic mode, achieving a rapid fifty off just 18 balls.

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If you need an example of redemption, look no further than Sanju Samson. After sitting out for five matches, he made a significant impact in Kolkata, seizing every delivery. He became a part of an elite group by scoring three consecutive half-centuries in World Cup history and became the player of the tournament.

Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube’s blazing innings led India to put a record 255 runs on board.

Need wicket: Better call Bumrah and Axar

Batters performed well, but Axar Patel solidified the team's foundation for victory by dismissing New Zealand's first batsman. Finn Allen was sent back to the pavilion after scoring just 9 runs. Both Bumrah and Axar stepped up during critical moments, delivering some of the best bowling spells of their careers. Bumrah took four wickets, while Axar Patel claimed three.

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India’s performance from the ICC events since the 2022 World Cup has never gone down; just one thing was missing, and it was India’s practice to clinch the road to glory. Rohit Sharma changed the bait first, and India never turned back. They are now coming in every World Cup, no matter what event it is, it can be a women's tournament, it can be a tournament of juniors, it can be a senior men’s tournament. India now knows how to find the path; the Indian team has learnt the formula to demolish and not give any chance to others. The Indian cricket team is the modern-day great.