India vs New Zealand: Fans hope for World Cup final redemption in Ahmedabad

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Manasi PathakMarch 7, 2026 at 02:04 PM

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In March 2026, Indian cricket fans are hoping for redemption as India faces New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. The match is being held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the same venue where India suffered a painful defeat to Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final. Millions of fans still remember the heartbreak of that loss, and many hope this final will erase those bad memories. India is favored to win, and fans are eager to see the home team secure victory and become the first host nation to retain the title. The stadium is expected to be packed with over 132,000 spectators.

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Suryakumar Yadav 35% Mumbai ×240% Pat Cummins 40% Narendra Modi Stadium ×250% Australia ×360% Ahmedabad ×470% T20 World Cup ×275% New Zealand ×580% India ×790%

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world cup final 100% india vs new zealand 90% cricket 80% ahmedabad 70% t20 world cup 60% redemption 60% defeat 50% narendra modi stadium 40%

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90%

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India

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