India vs New Zealand final: Cricket fans across the world are gearing up for the much-awaited 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand, which is scheduled to be played on Sunday in Ahmedabad, at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The summit clash will mark the end of the month-long, 20-team tournament and is expected to attract a massive global viewership, with more than 100,000 spectators likely to fill the stadium.
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Date and time of the match
The 2026 T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand will start at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, March 8.
More about the place
The high-stakes match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of around 1,30,000 spectators. Tens of thousands of fans are expected to attend the match in person, while millions more will watch on television and online.
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Where to watch it live
The 2026 World Cup final between India and New Zealand T20 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. Fans can also stream the match live on the JioHotstar platform.
India will be chasing history in the final as they aim to become the first team to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title, the first team to win the tournament on home soil, and the first team to lift the trophy three times. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be looking to win their first white-ball world title, setting up an exciting contest between the two sides.
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In light of the match, the authorities have made several arrangements in the city, especially issuing traffic warnings to ensure smooth movement of vehicles along main roads and assist fans and passengers alike.
