T20 World Cup 2026 Final | IND vs NZ Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head Record | IND vs NZ Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head Record
India booked their place in the final after a strong campaign throughout the tournament. Their journey began in Mumbai with a victory against the USA, and they later defeated England in the semi-final at the same venue to confirm their spot in the title clash.
Suryakumar Yadav has become the first captain to lead India into a T20 World Cup final in a title-defending edition. He will now look to create another historic moment on the Motera surface.
New Zealand have also enjoyed an impressive run in the tournament. One of the biggest highlights of their campaign came in the semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata, where the Kiwis dominated the unbeaten side and secured a massive ten-wicket victory.
Captain Mitchell Santner will be hoping his team can produce another memorable performance and lift the trophy. However, the result will only be decided once both teams meet in the much-anticipated final.
Match Details
- Match: India vs New Zealand, Final, T20 World Cup 2026
- Date and Time (IST): Sunday, March 08, 7:00 PM
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Mumbai
- Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report
The centre wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium will host the final between India and New Zealand. This surface also hosted the IPL final in 2025.
For Indian supporters, this pitch is different from the one used during the 2023 World Cup match where India faced heartbreak against Australia. The red and black soil surface is expected to support batting, and chasing teams have won five out of the eight matches played here.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 |
| India Won | 16 |
| New Zealand Won | 11 |
| Tied / No Result | 03 |
| First Match | September 16, 2007 (NZ Won) |
| Last Match | January 31, 2026 (IND Won) |
India Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand Playing XI
Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
New Zealand have opted not to include an off-spinner who could have troubled Abhishek and Ishan. It remains to be seen whether Glenn Phillips will bowl during the powerplay against them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is the T20 World Cup 2026 Final between India and New Zealand being played?
The final between India and New Zealand is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
What time does the IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Final start?
The India vs New Zealand final starts at 7:00 PM IST on March 08.
Where can fans watch the IND vs NZ Final live?
The match will be broadcast on JioStar Network channels and live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
What is the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand in T20Is?
India and New Zealand have played 30 T20I matches. India have won 16 matches, New Zealand have won 11, while three matches ended with no result.
