India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match: India will take on New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8, 2026. India secured its place in the title clash after defeating England by seven runs in the second semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Zealand, meanwhile, advanced to the final with a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first semifinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The final presents India with an opportunity to achieve several significant milestones. A victory would make the defending champion the first team to retain the T20 World Cup title. It would also mark the first time a host nation has lifted the trophy. In addition, a triumph over New Zealand would give India its third T20 World Cup title, making it the most successful team in the competition’s history after previous victories in 2007 and 2024.
Weather forecast
According to AccuWeather, the weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be clear and warm during the evening. The temperature is likely to hover around 29 degrees Celsius with zero percent chance of precipitation. Humidity levels are expected to be around 22 percent, and rain is not forecast for the night.
T20I Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted 14 T20 internationals so far. Teams batting first have won eight matches, while teams chasing have won five. One match ended in a tie.
The highest first-innings total at the venue is 234 for 4, scored by India against New Zealand in 2023. The highest successful chase is 176 by South Africa against New Zealand in 2026. The lowest total successfully defended at the stadium is India’s 185 for 8 against England in 2021.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Pitch No. 6 on the central square at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be used for the T20 World Cup 2026 final. The surface has been prepared using a combination of red and black soil, which typically produces good carry and bounce while offering limited help for spin. The pitch has been used only once in the tournament so far — during the match between South Africa and Canada on Feb. 9. In that contest, South Africa scored 213 for 4 and secured a comfortable 57-run victory.
Squads:
New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
New Zealand Probable XI: Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
Broadcast and live streaming
In India, the final will be broadcast on the Star Sports network and streamed live on JioHotstar. In New Zealand, the match will be available on SKY Sport.
IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Match Details
Match: India vs New Zealand, Final, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM LOCAL, 1:30 PM GMT
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
