India and New Zealand meet at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium tonight in a World Cup final laden with history and heartbreak.
The same venue where Pat Cummins silenced 120,000 in 2023’s ODI final now hosts India’s bid to become the first nation to defend the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand carries a 3-0 T20 World Cup record against India and a 2-1 advantage in ICC finals across formats. India arrive as favorites after triumphs over West Indies and England, though Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy face scrutiny despite world No. 1 rankings.
A high-scoring contest awaits on the red-black soil pitch, with dew threatening to influence outcomes. Let’s explore where you can watch this epic finale live.
India vs New Zealand Match Details T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand (Final) |
| Date | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Time | 7:00 PM LOCAL / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Final |
Where to Watch IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Final Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports with streaming available on JioHotstar. New Zealand viewers can access the game through Sky Sport NZ with streaming on Sky Go and TVNZ+.
International audiences can tune in via their regional ICC broadcast partners for cricket’s biggest night.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India with streaming on JioHotstar.
New Zealand viewers can watch on Sky Sport NZ with Sky Go and TVNZ+ streaming, while international fans can access the match via their regional ICC broadcast partners.
India vs New Zealand Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
India is expected to persist with their winning combination despite calls to replace Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy with Rinku Singh and Kuldeep Yadav. Captain Suryakumar confirmed Chakaravarthy retains his spot.
New Zealand is likely to stick with James Neesham over Ish Sodhi after their Eden Gardens triumph, with Mitchell Santner expecting a “pretty flat and high scoring” surface.
India Probable XI: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand Probable XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
Narendra Modi Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
A high-scoring contest is anticipated on the red-black soil mix pitch. Dew threatens to be a major factor, having influenced several World Cup outcomes. India must tackle openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert early after their semifinal heroics against South Africa.
New Zealand’s front and back-loaded batting means stopping the openers and captain Santner late will be crucial. Six of the nine previous T20 WC finals were won by chasing teams.
T20 Stats At Narendra Modi Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 17 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 6 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 174 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 150 |
| Highest total recorded | 234/4 (20 Ovs) by IND vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 66/10 (12.1 Ovs) by NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 178/3 (17.1 Ovs) by RSA vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 107/7 (20 Ovs) by WIW vs INDW |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 29 (plus 1 tie) |
| India Won | 18 |
| New Zealand Won | 11 |
| T20 World Cup Record | New Zealand 3-0 India |
| ICC Finals (All Formats) | New Zealand 2-1 India |
| Recent ICC Finals | WTC 2021 (NZ), CT 2025 (IND) |
| T20 WC Finals Appearances | India 4th (most), attempting first defense |
| Finals Won Batting First | India 2-0 (2007, 2024 – both last-over) |
