India faces New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final today — Sunday, 8 March 2026 — at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is the most anticipated cricket match of the year. India, the defending champions, are chasing history: a record third T20 World Cup title and the first-ever successful defence. New Zealand are hunting their maiden ICC World Cup title after losing three finals before this.
IND vs NZ Today Match: Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand — ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final |
| Date | Sunday, 8 March 2026 |
| Toss Time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Match Start | 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Stadium Capacity | 1,32,000 (World’s largest cricket stadium) |
| Live TV (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Hindi |
| Free Live Stream | JioHotstar App & Website |
| International TV | Sky Sports (UK), Willow TV (USA/Canada), Sky Sport NZ (NZ) |
| Reserve Day | Monday, 9 March 2026 |
| T20I Match No. | 3755 |
IND vs NZ Live Score — T20 World Cup 2026 Final
For live ball-by-ball updates of India vs New Zealand today, follow the official scorecard on Cricbuzz or the JioHotstar app. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST tonight at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
India Playing XI — T20 World Cup 2026 Final
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | Opener/Batter |
| 2 | Sanju Samson (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan | Batter |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Batter/Captain |
| 5 | Tilak Varma | Batter |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| 7 | Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| 8 | Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| 9 | Varun Chakravarthy | Spinner |
| 10 | Arshdeep Singh | Pacer |
| 11 | Jasprit Bumrah | Pacer |
Full 15-man squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh
New Zealand Playing XI — T20 World Cup 2026 Final
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter/Opener |
| 2 | Finn Allen | Opener/Batter |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| 4 | Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
| 5 | Daryl Mitchell | All-rounder |
| 6 | Mark Chapman | Batter |
| 7 | James Neesham | All-rounder |
| 8 | Mitchell Santner (c) | Spinner/Captain |
| 9 | Cole McConchie | All-rounder |
| 10 | Matt Henry | Pacer |
| 11 | Lockie Ferguson | Pacer |
Full 15-man squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record in T20 World Cup
| Stat | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| T20I Head-to-Head (all time) | 18 wins | 11 wins |
| T20 World Cup meetings | 0 wins | 3 wins |
| World Cup Finals Record | 2 titles (2007, 2024) | 0 titles (lost 3 finals) |
| This tournament — Win % | 9/10 matches won | 8/10 matches won |
⚠️ Key stat: New Zealand have beaten India in all three previous T20 World Cup meetings. India will be determined to end that “Kiwi jinx” tonight.
IND vs NZ Road to the Final
India’s Road to the T20 World Cup 2026 Final
- Group stage: Won 4 out of 5 group games
- Super 8: Won all matches convincingly
- Semi-final vs England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Won by 7 runs — Sanju Samson blasted 89 off 42 balls to power India to a huge total; Bumrah sealed it in the death overs
New Zealand’s Road to the T20 World Cup 2026 Final
- Group stage: Won consistently, slip-ups vs South Africa and England
- Super 8: Won all matches
- Semi-final vs South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Won by 9 wickets — chased 170 in just 12.5 overs
- Finn Allen struck the fastest century in T20 World Cup history in the semi-final
- New Zealand are seeking their first-ever ICC World Cup title — lost all 3 previous finals
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
- Surface: Batting-friendly pitch with a bit of pace and bounce early on
- Dew Factor: Heavy dew expected in the second innings — team winning toss likely to bowl first
- Win batting first: 62% | Win chasing: 38%
- Average 1st Innings score: 188 | Average 2nd Innings: 159
- Weather: Clear skies, temperature around 39°C at 6 PM, cooling to high-20s by late evening
Key Battles: IND vs NZ Final
- 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah vs Finn Allen — India’s best bowler vs NZ’s devastating opener
- 🏏 Arshdeep Singh vs Tim Seifert — Left-arm swing vs NZ’s explosive WK opener
- 🏏 Varun Chakravarthy vs Glenn Phillips — Mystery spin vs NZ’s explosive middle-order hitter
- 🏏 Hardik Pandya vs Mitchell Santner — All-rounder battle in the crucial middle overs
- 🏏 Suryakumar Yadav vs Lockie Ferguson — India’s captain vs NZ’s express pacer
- 🏏 Axar Patel vs Rachin Ravindra — Left-arm spin battle between two all-rounders
IND vs NZ Match Prediction
India are the favourites for tonight’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final based on home conditions, batting depth, and Bumrah’s bowling. However, New Zealand’s disciplined attack under Mitchell Santner and the explosive Seifert-Allen opening pair make them a genuine danger. The dew factor is key — the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.
Prediction: India to win by 15–20 runs if batting first, or with 2–3 overs to spare if chasing. Key performers: Jasprit Bumrah (3+ wickets), Sanju Samson (50+ runs).
How to Watch IND vs NZ Live
- 🇮🇳 India — Free stream: JioHotstar App & Website
- 📺 India — TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Hindi
- 🇬🇧 UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- 🇺🇸 USA/Canada: Willow TV
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Fox Cricket
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- 🌍 International: ICC.tv (subscription)
Frequently Asked Questions: IND vs NZ Today
What time does IND vs NZ start today?
The India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final starts at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday, 8 March 2026. Toss is at 6:30 PM IST.
Where is IND vs NZ being played?
The match is at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 1,32,000.
Where to watch IND vs NZ free online?
You can watch India vs New Zealand live for free on JioHotstar (app and website) in India.
Is Virat Kohli playing in T20 World Cup 2026?
No — Virat Kohli is not part of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. India’s squad is led by Suryakumar Yadav.
Who is the captain of India in the T20 World Cup 2026?
Suryakumar Yadav is the captain of India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Axar Patel as vice-captain.
Who is the captain of New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026?
Mitchell Santner is the captain of New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Who has won more T20 World Cups — India or New Zealand?
India have won 2 T20 World Cups (2007, 2024). New Zealand have never won the T20 World Cup, having lost all three finals they have appeared in.
Is there a reserve day for the T20 World Cup 2026 Final?
Yes — Monday, 9 March 2026 is the official reserve day if play is interrupted by rain.
