PHOTOS | Suryakumar Yadav applies soil on his forehead:Pakistani players cried after being eliminated; Sanju’s iconic celebration

The T20 World Cup 2026 concluded with many memorable moments. India claimed the title for the third time, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Ahmedabad stadium. After becoming champions, captain Suryakumar Yadav applied the pitch’s soil to his forehead. Sanju Samson knelt down after scoring an unbeaten 97 runs against the West Indies. Meanwhile, many Pakistani players cried after being eliminated from the Super-8 stage. See the memorable moments of the T20 World Cup 2026 in 26 pictures, starting with India’s trophy win 1. India lifted the T20 World Cup trophy for the third time 2. Surya applied the pitch soil on his forehead after winning. 3. Players danced after winning the trophy 4. Hardik was kissed by his girlfriend 5. Sunil Gavaskar danced with Surya 6. Surya sat on the pitch with the trophy 7. Dhoni-Rohit brought the trophy in the final 8. Ishan Kishan took a brilliant catch of Rachin 9. Altercation between Mitchell and Arshdeep, then shook hands 10. Singer Ricky Martin performed at the closing ceremony. From here, top pictures of all T-20 World Cup matches 11. Nora Fatehi performed at the opening ceremony 12. India scored its first run with Ishan’s six 13. The first double super over was played in the T20 World Cup 14. Two brothers together gave Italy its first victory 15. Zimbabwe defeated two World Champions 16. No Handshake Again in India-PAK Match 17. Surya hit a four off Usman Tariq’s first ball. 18. Pathum Nissanka’s celebration after scoring a century 19. Australia was eliminated from the World Cup 20. Raza got injured, Powell hugged him 21. Abrar cried after being out of the World Cup 22. Sanju’s celebration after the winning shot 23. Captain Surya honoured Sanju by taking off his cap 24. Bethel lay down on the ground after scoring a century 25. Axar Patel’s 2 catches took India to the final 26. Dhoni’s wife started celebrating, MS said it’s not out