After a 96-run thumping in the T20 World Cup final, Skipper Mitchell Santner is “gutted but proud.” See the fallout from the Ahmedabad clash.

It wasn’t the ending we wanted. After a fairytale run to the T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad last week, the Black Caps were ultimately outplayed by a clinical India side, losing by 96 runs in front of a staggering 100,000 fans.

Skipper Mitchell Santner was visibly emotional following the match, admitting that the team was “outplayed by a great side” but remained incredibly proud of the “underdog” journey that got them there. While some critics are pointing to a “tactical blunder” regarding the bowling lineup in the powerplay, the team is focusing on the positives—like Finn Allen’s record-breaking form throughout the tournament. The boys are back on home soil this week, regrouping for the upcoming home series. They might be “bridesmaids” again, but the grit shown in India proves the Black Caps are still world-class.