This Sunday, March 8, 2026, India will face New Zealand in a historic T20 World Cup final. The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A new champion will be crowned.
India will aim to win their third T20 title. New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to secure their first-ever T20 World Cup trophy.
India defeated England in the semifinals to secure their place in the final.
In fact, they overcame South Africa in the semi-final, thereby setting up a thrilling final clash against India.
Match Details: Date, Time & Venue
The India vs New Zealand Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026. The venue is Ahmedabad.
The final will kick off at 7 PM IST.
Watch Live: Streaming Platforms
Fans can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Ahmedabad could play a key role in the final outcome. Moreover, with pace, bounce, and powerful hitters on both sides, the pitch could create ideal conditions for a high-scoring encounter.
As a result, fans can expect an exciting and closely contested match.
Motera is unique, offering three types of surfaces: red soil, black soil, and a hybrid. Each type has its own character, affecting how the game unfolds.
Red-soil pitches usually offer extra pace and bounce. This helps aggressive batters play their shots freely.
Black-soil pitches are slower and provide more grip. These conditions can make batting difficult and support bowlers.
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Squad
India cricket team: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
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New Zealand cricket team: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Cole McConchie, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears.
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