One match. One trophy. One champion.
The India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team will clash in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium.
More than 100,000 fans are expected inside the world’s largest cricket stadium, with millions watching across the globe.
India are chasing history — a third T20 World Cup title and a successful title defence.
New Zealand are chasing redemption — and their first-ever T20 World Cup crown.
Everything comes down to one night in Ahmedabad.
Road to the Final
India booked their place in the final after a tense semi-final victory against England. Despite a century from England’s Jacob Bethell, India held their nerve thanks to brilliant death bowling from Jasprit Bumrah.
New Zealand, meanwhile, stormed into the final with a crushing nine-wicket win over South Africa. Finn Allen stole the spotlight with a breathtaking 33-ball century in the semi-final.
Two teams. Two dominant performances.
Now they meet for the trophy.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head in T20Is
Matches Played: 30
India Wins: 19
New Zealand Wins: 11
India hold the statistical edge, but New Zealand have built a reputation as one of cricket’s most dangerous knockout teams.
IND vs NZ LIVE Streaming Details – T20 World Cup 2026 Final
When will the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final take place?
The match will be played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Where will the IND vs NZ final be played?
The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
What time will the India vs New Zealand final start?
The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the IND vs NZ final in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live streaming of the IND vs NZ final?
Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Ahmedabad has produced high-scoring matches throughout the tournament.
Average first-innings score: 175+
The pitch selected for the final features a mix of red and black soil, offering true bounce and excellent carry. Batters should enjoy the conditions, though pacers may find some assistance with the new ball.
Expect another run-heavy contest.
Predicted Playing XIs
India Probable XI
Abhishek Sharma
Sanju Samson (wk)
Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Tilak Varma
Shivam Dube
Hardik Pandya
Axar Patel
Arshdeep Singh
Jasprit Bumrah
Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand Probable XI
Tim Seifert (wk)
Finn Allen
Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips
Mark Chapman
Daryl Mitchell
James Neesham
Mitchell Santner (c)
Cole McConchie
Matt Henry
Lockie Ferguson
Key Players To Watch
Suryakumar Yadav – India’s captain and middle-order powerhouse.
Jasprit Bumrah – India’s biggest weapon in pressure situations.
Finn Allen – Coming off a sensational semi-final century.
Rachin Ravindra – A complete all-round threat.
Match Prediction
India have the home advantage, the crowd, and a balanced squad firing at the right moment.
New Zealand bring momentum, fearless batting, and a history of upsetting favourites in big matches.
If India’s batting clicks early, Ahmedabad could witness a historic night.
But if the Black Caps strike first, the final could turn into a classic World Cup thriller.
