India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Kiwis ready to ‘break hearts’

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by By AFPMarch 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM

India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Kiwis ready to ‘break hearts’

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New Zealand will face India in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Ahmedabad. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner stated his team is prepared to "break hearts" by defeating the host nation in front of a large home crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Zealand, seeking their first T20 World Cup title, aims to disrupt India's bid for a record third title and consecutive wins. While acknowledging India as favorites, Santner draws confidence from their semifinal victory against South Africa. India is aiming to be the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups and the first to win the trophy on home soil.

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