Following New Zealand’s heartbreaking defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, a deeply moving video featuring players Glenn Phillips and Ish Sodhi emerged on social media.
The viral clip captured the moment the two cricketers were consoled by their wives immediately after the match. As the players grappled with the pain of loss right there on the field, their partners warmly embraced them, sharing their sorrow and offering support through hugs and kisses, creating a profoundly emotional and touching scene.
This video was widely shared and applauded by fans who highly appreciated the genuine display of support immediately following the final.
The tournament had been a success for the “Kiwis,” as they managed to reach the ICC final. Their journey included overcoming South Africa, the only undefeated team of the tournament, in the semi-final at Eden Gardens, setting up a decisive match against India on March 8.
Santner Reflects on the Final Loss
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner shared his thoughts after the loss to India at Narendra Modi Stadium. He provided an honest assessment of the situation and thanked the team for their tremendous fight throughout the tournament.
“Yes, first and foremost, I’m proud of the boys for making it this far. Obviously, we had challenges throughout the tournament, but, you know, at each stage, we kind of got through and put on a good show. Tonight, we were outplayed by a very strong team in front of a magnificent crowd. So, yes, but I guess, proud of the boys,” he stated during the post-match presentation.
He continued: “Yes, I mean, most games we play, there’s always a great crowd, and to see a huge sea of blue [supporters] was… obviously, we weren’t the home favorites, but yes, credit to India for winning a title at home; it always comes with a lot of pressure. And I think, SKY [the Indian team] and the boys should be very, very proud of their work.”
