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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 India vs New Zealand: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its final stages as the final match of this season is set to take place today, March 8. India will take on New Zealand in the much-anticipated match on Sunday at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, marking the end of the month-long international competition. It will begin at 7:00 PM.
The 2026 edition of the tournament is being jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
New Zealand faced significant difficulties in the group stage, losing to South Africa and England. However, they bounced back strongly in the knockout rounds. In the semi-final, New Zealand performed brilliantly and chased down the target of 170 runs against South Africa and won by nine wickets in just 12.5 overs. The highlight of that match was Finn Allen's record-breaking innings, who scored a century in 33 balls – the fastest century in T20 World Cup history.
Meanwhile, India had a stellar performance in the tournament, reaching the final. The hosts remained unbeaten in the group stage, with their only loss coming against South Africa in the Super 8 phase. In the semi-final, India produced a high-scoring performance against England, scoring 253/7 and then securing a close seven-run win to secure their place in the final.
India and New Zealand will play the final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 8.
The match, which is scheduled to be played today, will start at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The two teams will face each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Fans can watch the India vs New Zealand (Final match of T20 World Cup 2026) match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
The India vs New Zealand match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and regional channels.
To commemorate the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Grand Final, Google on Sunday unveiled a special doodle. Google's celebratory doodle uses vibrant pink and purple tones, creatively integrating elements of cricket into the tech giant's logo.
The artwork replaces the first "o" in "Google" with a cricket ball, while the letter "l" is transformed into a cricket bat leaning against the final "e". Alongside the ball, a set of stumps completes the visual tribute, symbolising the key equipment associated with the sport.
The design reflects the global popularity of cricket and the significance of the T20 World Cup final, a match that typically attracts millions of viewers worldwide.