India are chasing many milestones when they take on New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday. If the Suryakumar Yadav-led team goes on to beat New Zealand, then they become the first team to win the trophy thrice and also the first team to win at home.
In 2021, New Zealand beat India to win the ICC World Test Championship and in March 2025 India defeated New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final.
New Zealand would be buoyed by their dominant win over South Africa in the semifinal. In the group stage, New Zealand had lost to South Africa in Ahmedabad. They return to the same venue for the big clash against India. On the contrary, India also doesn’t have fond memories of the stadium as in when they lost to Australia in the finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2023.
Head-to-head: India vs New Zealand in T20Is
Total matches: 30
India won: 16
New Zealand won: 11
Tied: 3
T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final: Pitch report
There has been suspense around the pitch that would be used in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand. However, according to media reports, pitch No. 6 is most likely to be used for the summit clash.
The pitch in Ahmedabad favours the teams batting first and the average score is around 170-180. On one occasion a 200-plus total was reached in the game between South Africa and Canada. Black-soil pitch was used during the India vs South Africa match, where the ball was holding up.
T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand: Weather report
The weather forecast for the final between India and New Zealand is clear skies with no chances of rain. A perfect setting for cricket. The temperature is expected to drop from 30 to 25 degree Celsius.
T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand: Probable XIs
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
FAQs
When will the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final be played?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final is scheduled to take place on March 8.
What time does the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final start?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand clash will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
What time is the toss for the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final match?
The toss for the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final will be held at 6:30 PM IST, 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Where will the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final be played?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Where can fans watch the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand match live?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand final match can be streamed live on JioHotstar, while the live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network TV channels.
