Suryakumar Yadav Celebrates T20 World Cup Win at Adalaj Stepwell
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Gandhinagar, March 9 (NationPress) Just one day after India achieved a remarkable victory at the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad, team captain Suryakumar Yadav made a visit to the iconic Adalaj Stepwell with the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy, attracting a significant number of cricket enthusiasts to the ancient site on Monday.
Crowds gathered around the stepwell and on adjacent roads to catch a glimpse of the Indian captain showcasing the trophy, celebrating the national team's historic win from the previous day.
Some fans ascended the terraces overlooking the site while chanting “India, India” as Yadav made his entrance.
To maintain order and ensure the safety of visitors, police were stationed around the heritage site during the event.
India clinched the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating the New Zealand cricket team by 96 runs in a thrilling final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
In front of a packed audience at the world's largest cricket stadium, India set a formidable target, scoring 255 runs for five wickets in their 20 overs.
Sanju Samson led the charge with an impressive 89 runs off 46 balls, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 52 runs from 21 balls and Ishan Kishan added 54 runs from 25 balls, marking the highest score ever in a men's T20 World Cup final.
Chasing the target, New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, was bowled out for 159 runs in just 19 overs.
Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah was outstanding, claiming four wickets for just 15 runs, and Axar Patel secured three wickets, culminating in a dominant win for India.
In his post-match remarks, Yadav expressed that the significance of this achievement would take some time to fully appreciate. “This moment will take a while to sink in. It has been a long journey, and I am ecstatic. After 2024, the BCCI and its secretary, Jay Shah, placed their trust in me. Winning the trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is incredibly special,” he stated.
Following their victory, Yadav, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah, visited a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad to offer their prayers with the trophy in hand.
The stepwell, renowned for its exquisite carvings and Indo-Islamic architecture, stands as one of Gujarat’s key tourist destinations.