IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Cricket's biggest stadium is ready for a grand finale. India secured their place with a dramatic semi-final triumph over England, while New Zealand stormed past South Africa, setting up a high-stakes title clash between the two sides in Ahmedabad.
The India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final will be played on March 8 from 7 p.m. IST at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Suryakumar Yadav-led India began their T20 World Cup campaign with an unblemished group-stage run, including a 61-run win over Pakistan. Their first Super 8 match against South Africa brought a setback, as they were bundled out for 111 chasing 187. The team quickly regained form, defeating Zimbabwe and the West Indies to set up a semi-final clash with England.
In Mumbai's thrilling encounter, Sanju Samson smashed 89 from 42 balls to power India to 253. Despite Jacob Bethell's 105 keeping England in contention, Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance at the death ensured India secured a seven-wicket victory.
New Zealand booked their place in the final after crushing South Africa by nine wickets at Eden Gardens, with Finn Allen lighting up the match with a breathtaking 33-ball century, the quickest hundred ever recorded in T20 World Cup history. India will now be aiming to secure a record third title, while the Black Caps remain in pursuit of their maiden crown.
Here's how supporters can tune in to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 final live.
India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Date And Time
The India vs New Zealand ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, from 7 p.m. IST.
India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Venue
The India vs New Zealand ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
India vs New Zealand Final: Match Officials
English pair Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will officiate the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand.
IND vs NZ Live Telecast: Where To Watch India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Cricket Team
The India vs New Zealand ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. The pair will be supported by third umpire Allahuddien Paleker and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock, both from South Africa while the match referee will be Andy Pycroft of Zimbabwe.
T20 World Cup 2026 Final: India vs New Zealand Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final on JioHotstar.
India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Squads
India: 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.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie
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