India won the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs. Coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated the victory to Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, praising their guidance. Gambhir thanked ICC chairman Jay Shah, Ajit Agarkar, and captain Suryakumar Yadav for teamwork, bravery, and building a winning culture in Indian cricket.