India can create T20 World Cup history when they face New Zealand in Sunday’s final, live on Sky Sports.
The defending champions are aiming to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and the first three-time winners in the tournament’s history, two years on from beating South Africa in the 2024 final.
India bounced back from their record T20 World Cup loss against South Africa on February 22 to win their two remaining Super 8s matches and reach the semi-finals, where they claimed a narrow victory over England in a high-scoring contest.
A crowd of over 100,000 is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to watch India’s bid for back-to-back world titles, while New Zealand bid to silence the home crowd and lift the trophy for the first time.
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Highlights from the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, where Jacob Bethell’s stunning hundred against India was not quite enough to see England to victory
When is India vs New Zealand?
India take on New Zealand on Sunday March 8, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
When is the first ball in the T20 World Cup final?
1.30pm GMT.
Who are the T20 World Cup final umpires?
England’s Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires. The pair stood together during New Zealand’s semi-final victory over South Africa earlier this week in Kolkata.
South Africa’s Allahuddien Paleker has been appointed as the third umpire, with compatriot Adrian Holdstock as the fourth umpire, while Andy Pycroft will take up the duties of match referee in Ahmedabad.
How can I watch the T20 World Cup final?
Sky Customers: Watch the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand live from 12.30pm on Sky Sports Cricket and 1pm on Sky Sports Main Event.
Sky Sports App: Sky customers on the move can also watch the final on the Sky Sports app. Download the Sky Sports app on:
Non Sky customers: Stream the final with a NOW Day or Month pass. Find out more here.
Online: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the game through our dedicated match blog.
Highlights: Watch free highlights shortly after full-time on the Sky Sports app.
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With the final fast approaching, we take a look at some of India’s and New Zealand’s star players who could cause a chaotic 2026 T20 World Cup final!
How to watch India vs New Zealand with the Sky Sports app
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T20 World Cup final predictions
India are favourites and claimed a 4-1 victory when the two sides met in a five-match T20I series in January,
Nasser Hussain: “All the focus will be on India. New Zealand will do what they always do – rock up and play their best cricket. India are definitely the favourites, but do not write off New Zealand in any format.”
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Axar Patel was involved in two sensational catches in India’s narrow win over England in the T20 World Cup semi-finals – but which was better?
Dinesh Karthik: “New Zealand are constantly a team where you think they could [win], but you never put them in the top three or top four teams, but every time in a multi-nation tournament they have made a mark and they punch above their weight. They do a fantastic job of playing solid cricket. I am looking forward to a blockbuster contest.”
Eoin Morgan: “New Zealand will once again go into the latter stage, whether it’s the semi-final or the final, as underdogs. As Kane Williamson has said over the years, it’s not the breed of dog, it’s how loud they bark. They bark louder than most teams.”
