Aditya Kukalyekar
Aditya Kukalyekar is an Assistant Editor at India TV, where he has led the sports team since March 2023. With over eight years of experience in digital media and sports journalism, he previously headed the content team at CricTracker for five years. A cricket enthusiast and Shivaji University Engineering graduate, he can be reached at adityakukalyekar@indiatvnews.com
Aditya Kukalyekar
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'Inko World Cup jeetna hai': Fans troll Pakistan after Bangladesh bowl them out for 114 in 1st ODI
Cricket | Mar 11, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTBangladesh have stunned Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series. Pakistan have been bowled out for just 114 runs in the opening game of the series and a new look side has been blown away completely. Nahid Rana is the hero for the Bangladesh team, picking up five wickets.
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IPL 2026 Schedule LIVE: RCB to face SRH in opening game on March 28, CSK to face RR on March 30
Cricket | Mar 11, 2026, 07:44 PM ISTIPL 2026 Schedule: The schedule for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be announced at 7 PM today. RCB will face SRH in the opening game of the season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
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'Will take time to sink in': Suryakumar Yadav reacts after leading India to T20 World Cup trophy
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 12:32 AM ISTIt was the first time that Suryakumar Yadav was leading India in the T20 World Cup and has joined the elite league of captains - Kapil Dev, Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur and MS Dhoni - after winning the trophy. His reaction after creating history is out. Here's what Surya said:
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Sanju Samson credits Tendulkar for turnaround after winning player of tournament award in T20 WC
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTSanju Samson has credited Sachin Tendulkar for his turnaround after winning the player of the tournament award in T20 World Cup 2026. He played three consecutive match-winning knocks for India to help the team lift the trophy for the record third time.
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Jasprit Bumrah breaks Malinga's all-time T20 World Cup record in final as India create history
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah created history today in the T20 World Cup final, picking up a four-wicket haul as India successfully defended the 255-run total. In the process, the fast bowler broke Lasith Malinga's all-time record in the tournament.
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Tempers flare between Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell in T20 World Cup final, Surya steps in
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 10:44 PM ISTTempers flared between Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell as the former hit the batter with the ball unnecessarily. Mitchell was not happy with Arshdeep at all and made sure to showcase his disappointment. Suryakumar Yadav had to step in to calm things down in T20 World Cup final.
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List of records broken as India smash 255 runs batting first in T20 World Cup final vs New Zealand
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 09:30 PM ISTIndia created history in the T20 World Cup final, posting 255 runs in their 20 overs, courtesy of some stunning batting from their top order comprising Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. In the process, India broke a plethora of records. Here's a list of the records broken:
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Sanju Samson breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record for India with 89-run knock in final vs NZ
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTIndia opener Sanju Samson notched up his third consecutive half-century today to score 89 runs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. In the process, he also broke Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record of Virat Kohli in the mega event.
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IND vs NZ Final Live score: India win T20 World Cup for third time, beat New Zealand by 96 runs
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 12:29 AM ISTIndia defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the T20 World Cup to lift the trophy for the record third time in history. India also became the first host nation to win the T20 World Cup and also defend their title having won the previous edition in 2024.
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IND vs NZ: History suggests why toss would be extremely critical in T20 World Cup final
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTIndia and New Zealand will lock horns in the T20 World Cup final in a few hours from now at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match is set to start at 7 PM IST and the toss will take place at 6:30 PM which will be extremely critical for both teams.
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T20 World Cup winners list: Full history of Champions and runners-up (2007-2026)
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 10:41 PM ISTHere's the complete T20 World Cup winners list from 2007 to 2026. India won the inaugural edition in 2007 and 2024 while several other teams have earned the crown over the course of nine editions. India became the first team to win the tournament three times today.
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IND vs NZ pitch report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play for the final
Cricket | Mar 07, 2026, 10:45 PM ISTAll eyes are on the pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. Here's the latest pitch report of the venue with less than 24 hours for the summit clash to get underway.
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Lakshya Sen creates history, joins Prakash Padukone after storming into All England Open final
Other Sports | Mar 07, 2026, 09:35 PM ISTIndia's badminton star Lakshya Sen has reached the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships. He defeated Victor Lai of Canada 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 in a thrilling semifinal that lasted 97 minutes to join Prakash Padukone in elite list and will face Lin Chun-Yi in the final.
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IND vs NZ: 3 Players who can help India win the T20 World Cup final vs New Zealand
Cricket | Mar 07, 2026, 09:38 PM ISTTeam India will be out to defy history on Sunday in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. All 11 players of the team will certainly give their best shot for the team. But here are three Indian players who can make the difference and help the team win the World Cup.
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Axar Patel was not happy when we dropped him, reveals Suryakumar Yadav ahead of T20 World Cup final
Cricket | Mar 07, 2026, 07:39 PM ISTTeam India's decision to drop Axar Patel for the Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup came under the scanner as they lost the clash by 76 runs. Ahead of the final, Surya has revealed that the all-rounder wasn't happy after he was not included in the playing XI for the game.
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IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final: Looking back at 3 thrilling finals before the 4th battle in Ahmedabad
Cricket | Mar 07, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTIndia and New Zealand will face each other in an ICC final for the fourth time in history. The two teams locked horns in the Champions Trophy final almost exactly a year ago and India won for the first time against them. Here's what happened in all three earlier matches:
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Mitchell Santner fine with New Zealand being underdogs even in T20 World Cup final
Cricket | Mar 07, 2026, 05:37 PM ISTNew Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is aware that his team is not the favourites to win the T20 World Cup final. India are the favourites as they are the hosts and given their record in the lead up to the World Cup. But Santner is happy with the underdogs tag and is keen to break a few hearts.
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Suspense around Ahmedabad pitch for IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final ends: Details here
Cricket | Mar 06, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has always been under scrutiny as it never suited Team India in the ICC events. They lost to Australia in the World Cup final in 2023 and also went down to South Africa in the Super 8 round of ongoing T20 WC. How will be the pitch for T20 WC final?
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Glenn Phillips hopes Jasprit Bumrah has an off day in T20 World Cup final, 'He's also a human'
Cricket | Mar 06, 2026, 10:14 PM ISTNew Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips is hoping that Jasprit Bumrah has an off day in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. Bumrah was the difference between the two teams when India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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‘Take her to Ahmedabad’: Viral girl’s emotional prayer before IND vs ENG semifinal wins hearts
Cricket | Mar 06, 2026, 09:04 PM ISTIndia defeated England by seven runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup to enter the final. However, a little girl is now going viral who was spotted praying during the national anthem before the match started. Fans are demanding to take her to Ahmedabad as well.