India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Predicted XI, time, stream

Al JazeeraEN 7 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandMarch 6, 2026 at 08:33 PM

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India and New Zealand will compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on Sunday, March 6, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The match, scheduled for 7pm local time (13:30 GMT), will determine if India secures a record third T20 World Cup title or if New Zealand claims their first. India, the defending champions and tournament co-hosts, entered the final as favorites, while New Zealand is considered the underdog. India's strength lies in their batting depth, particularly Sanju Samson's recent form, and Jasprit Bumrah's bowling. Al Jazeera will provide live coverage of the final, beginning at 08:30 GMT.

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Ishan Kishan 30% United Kingdom 30% Ahmedabad ×240% Jasprit Bumrah 40% Abhishek Sharma ×340% Sanju Samson ×350% Narendra Modi Stadium 50% Suryakumar Yadav 60% ICC Men's T20 World Cup ×270% New Zealand ×680% India ×890%

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