India vs New Zealand (Agency photo)
The spotlight shifts to Ahmedabad as the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between the Indian national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. As anticipation grew for the title match, Indian Railways stepped in to help fans reach the stadium by offering a special train service from New Delhi to Ahmedabad.On Saturday, the official handle of the Northern Railway announced that the train has been arranged to help fans who are eager to watch the final in person. The move comes amid rising flight prices and limited availability of tickets to travel to Ahmedabad.
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The special train is scheduled to leave New Delhi at 11:45 pm on Saturday. Fans were encouraged to secure their seats quickly to avoid missing out on travel.
“A special gift from Indian Railways for cricket lovers! Due to increase in air fares and non-availability of tickets, Indian Railways has announced a special train from New Delhi to Sabarmati for the convenience of passengers, departing today, 7 March 2026, at 11:45 PM. Book your seat on this 19-coach train comprising 3rd and 2nd AC coaches.”
Earlier, Western Railway had also revealed plans to run another special train for the final.
This service will be operated between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, providing fans with a convenient and affordable way to travel to attend the upcoming competition.the
Narendra Modi
The stadium is expected to witness crowded crowds before the decisive match of the tournament. India clinched their place in the final after defeating the England cricket team by seven runs in the semi-final, while New Zealand secured their place with a comfortable victory over the South African cricket team.Before the first ball is bowled in the final, spectators will also be treated to a lively closing ceremony. Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican star
Ricky Martin
He will headline the event along with popular Gujarati folk singer Falguni Pathak and Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh.The International Cricket Council has also planned a musical entertainment segment before the draw, with a crowd of around 132,000 expected to dance to Martin’s famous song Un Dos Tres (Maria).This will be the second time that Ahmedabad will host India in a World Cup final. The previous case came during the 2023 Cricket World Cup, when the Australian national cricket team stunned the hosts to lift the 50-over title.