AHMEDABAD, India, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - India thrashed New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad to retain their crown in style. - Double super-over drama -South Africa and Afghanistan played out a tie followed by a first-ever double super over in a T20 World Cup to decide the winner of their gripping group contest. The drama unfolded after Afghanistan posted 187 all out in response to South Africa's 187-6 in Ahmedabad. Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz needed four sixes off four balls in the second super over to pull off a win but only managed three before being caught out. - Shock Australia exit -Former champions Australia suffered a shock loss to the tournament's surprise packages Zimbabwe in a group game after they were dismissed for 146 while chasing 170 for victory.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 09, 2026 03:22 UTC