India takes on New Zealand in the much-awaited T20 World Cup 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. India aims to become the first team to defend a T20 World Cup title, while New Zealand chase their maiden trophy in the format.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup Final |
| Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Last Match | India won by 46 runs, 31-Jan-2026 |
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Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28–30°C at the start, dropping to around 22°C by the end |
| Sky | Clear skies are expected throughout the match |
| Rain Chance | No rain expected, 0% chance of precipitation |
| Humidity | Moderate, dew likely to settle after 9:00 PM |
| Overall | Warm and dry, perfect conditions for a full game of cricket |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India |
| Pitch Type | Firm, even-paced with true bounce on the black soil surface |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 174 in T20Is at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers find early help, spinners get their turn as the game progresses |
| Toss Factor | Batting first has produced more wins at this ground in the T20 WC 2026 |
| Boundary Size | 70 metres straight, 60–68 metres square, not a small ground |
Injury Updates
- India: India head into the final with their full-strength squad available. No fresh injury concerns trouble the defending champions ahead of this title clash.
- New Zealand: The Black Caps carry no major fitness worries into the final and have their preferred lineup ready to go.
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IND vs NZ Last Five Matches
- India won by 46 runs, 31-Jan-2026
- New Zealand won by 50 runs, 28-Jan-2026
- India won by 8 wickets (with 60 balls remaining) 25-Jan-2026
- India won by 7 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) 23-Jan-2026
- India won by 48 runs, 21-Jan-2026
Note: In T20 World Cup matches, New Zealand holds a perfect 3-0 record against India. The two sides met in the 2007, 2016, and 2021 editions, and New Zealand won every time. India will be eager to break that run in this final.
