ICC shares ‘Made with Google Gemini’ photo of Indian Cricket team
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, becoming the first nation to successfully defend its title. The victory is also special because it is the first time that a team has won a T20 World Cup title on home soil and also marks India’s third T20 world title – the most by any country in the tournament’s history. To commemorate the “Triple Crown” – 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy wins – the ICC shared a special “Made with Google Gemini” tribute. The AI-generated illustration captures the spirit of the squad with the trophy.A TEAM OF WINNERS 🥇Suryakumar Yadav-led India etch their name in history as they become the first team to defend the #T20WorldCup 🙌Made with Google Gemini
Tech leaders applaud the ‘Men in Blue’
The victory caught the attention of Silicon Valley’s biggest names – Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella – both of whom are well-known cricket enthusiasts.Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who attended matches during the tournament, joked about his own timing while praising the champions. “Congrats India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! Chose the wrong game to go watch :),” Pichai shared.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gave a special shout-out to the tournament’s standout performers: “Congratulations to Team India… @Jaspritbumrah93, once again a match winner when it mattered most. @IamSanjuSamson, what a tournament and what an impact.”
A ‘record-breaking’ T20 World Cup final
The final was a masterclass in power-hitting and disciplined bowling by India. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl. India’s openers Sanju Samson (89) and Abhishek Sharma (52) dismantled the Kiwi attack, posting 92 runs in the first six overs—the highest Powerplay score in T20 World Cup history. Late-inning fireworks from Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube pushed India to a massive 255/5.In response, New Zealand’s chase never found its rhythm. Jasprit Bumrah returned incredible figures of 4 for 15 to lead a bowling unit that bundled out the visitors well short of the target.
