India will face New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.
Match Details
The final begins at 7:00 PM IST at the world’s largest cricket stadium, which can host over 1.3 lakh spectators. India reached the final after defeating England by seven runs in a tense semifinal, while New Zealand stormed past South Africa with a nine-wicket victory.
Stakes and Records
India aims to defend its crown and secure a record third T20 World Cup title. A win would make India the first team to successfully defend the trophy. New Zealand seeks its maiden T20 World Cup triumph, hoping to overcome past heartbreaks in ICC finals.
Pitch and Weather
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium favours batters, with par scores ranging between 180 and 200. Bowlers may find early assistance with the new ball, while dew could influence the second innings. Weather conditions remain clear and warm, ensuring a full match.
Key Players
India relies on Sanju Samson, captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand looks to Finn Allen, Devon Conway, and Matt Henry to deliver in the high-pressure clash.
Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Cole McConchie, Rachin Ravindra.
