India will face New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7:00 PM local time.
India reached the final after a 7 run semifinal win over England at the Wankhede Stadium and entered the final as the defending champions. New Zealand qualified after a dominant semifinal victory and has remained consistent throughout the tournament.
The Ahmedabad pitch usually supports batting, though spinners may also get some help. India will aim to defend their title, while New Zealand will be chasing their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy.
India vs New Zealand Final Odds
Betting markets favour India because of their strong record, home advantage, and balanced team. However, New Zealand still has a good chance, as they have surprised strong teams in ICC finals before.
| Platform | India Win Odds | New Zealand Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (New Zealand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.3 | 2.75 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.25 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| BetVibe | 1.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
India vs New Zealand Final Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NZ, Final |
| Tournament | 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 |
India vs New Zealand Squad
Let’s have a look at the squads of India and New Zealand for the biggest match of 2026.
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel, Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wk), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie
Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium has a batting-friendly pitch. It usually produces high scores, and spinners get more help as the match goes on in the evening.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The surface is hard and slightly dry with even bounce. It helps batters at the beginning, but later in the match, it starts to assist spin bowlers. |
| Batting Assistance | The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing players to play their shots freely as there is very little swing. |
| Bowling Assistance | Pace bowlers get good bounce with the new ball. As the pitch wears, spinners begin to get turn in the middle overs. |
| Boundaries Dimensions | The square boundaries measure about 73 metres, while the straight boundaries are about 83 metres. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | The typical first-innings score in T20 games here is close to 205 runs. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | As the match will be played in the afternoon/evening, the toss-winning captain will look to bat first and post a defendable total. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 37°C, extremely hot conditions. |
| Weather | The weather will be clear with a blazing sunny day, ensuring perfect playing conditions. |
| Precipitation | There is no chance of rain during the match. |
| Humidity | A humidity level of 24% will be very comfortable for players despite the extreme heat. |
| Wind | Wind speed is expected to be 10 km/h. |
India and New Zealand Head-to-Head in T20Is
India has a strong record against New Zealand in T20 internationals, winning 18 of their 30 matches. However, New Zealand has 11 wins.
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 30 |
| India Won | 18 |
| New Zealand Won | 11 |
| No Result | 1 |
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Key Players to Watch
This historic World Cup final will feature some of the world’s best T20 players. Among them, these players will be the key performers for their teams in lifting the trophy.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (IND) | 1274 runs in 44 matches at an average of 29.62. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 117 wickets in 94 matches at an economy rate of 6.55. |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 2270 runs and 113 wickets in 137 matches. |
| Tim Seifert (NZ) | 2227 runs in 89 matches at an average of 30.93. |
| Daryl Mitchell (NZ) | 1862 runs in 103 matches at an average of 26.98. |
| Rachin Ravindra (NZ) | 758 runs and 25 wickets in 51 matches. |
