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India thrash New Zealand in final to make T20 World Cup history

India cemented their dominance in white-ball cricket by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to become the first men's side to win the T20 World Cup three times and the first to defend the title successfully.

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Mitchell Santner: New Zealand aim to 'silence' India's home support in T20 WC final

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner insists they are ready to cause an upset as they prepare to face hosts India in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

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Piyush Chawla: India must keep emotions in check ahead of T20 World Cup final

India are preparing to face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, with expectations rising as the hosts aim to lift the trophy on home soil.

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“They were better than us” – Shukri Conrad after Proteas capitulation

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad conceded that they were nowhere near good enough last night, as they crashed out of the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri-Lanka at the hands of New Zealand.

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Aiden Markram gives credit to belligerent Black Caps following T20 World Cup semifinal loss

Proteas captain Aiden Markram cut a dejected figure as he fronted up to the press in the wake of their T20 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand on Wednesday.

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Proteas have no answers to New Zealand onslaught and bow out of T20 World Cup

The Proteas were blown away by New Zealand in their T20 World Cup semifinal clash, going down by nine wickets with more than seven overs to spare.

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