Match Details
Match: India vs New Zealand – ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Date: March 9, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Live Coverage: Ball-by-ball updates available below.
India and New Zealand are set to face each other in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final in what promises to be an exciting contest between two strong teams. The match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of the most historic cricket stadiums in the world.
Both teams have shown excellent form throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling final. Fans across the globe are eagerly waiting to see which team will lift the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy.
Stay tuned for live score updates, key moments, and match highlights from the IND vs NZ final.
Match Details
Match: India vs New Zealand – ICC T20 World Cup 2026 FinalDate: March 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Live Coverage: Ball-by-ball updates available below.
🔴 LIVE UPDATE – 6:45 PM IST: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against India at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team is happy to bat first in the final, noting that India has performed well while setting targets during the tournament. He mentioned that having runs on the board is often an advantage in high-pressure matches like semifinals and finals. Surya also highlighted the amazing atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the stadium already packed at toss time. India will go into the final with the same playing XI.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said his side chose to bowl first after winning the toss, hoping to take advantage of any early assistance for the bowlers. Santner added that the pitch looks good and the team will try to restrict India to a manageable total. He confirmed one change in the lineup, with Jacob Duffy replacing Cole McConchie for the final.
Both teams are confident as they step onto the field at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the biggest match of the tournament.
Playing XI
| India | Role / Style | New Zealand | Role / Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Left-hand Bat / Left-arm orthodox | Tim Seifert (wk) | Right-hand Bat |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Right-hand Bat | Finn Allen | Right-hand Bat |
| Ishan Kishan | Left-hand Bat | Rachin Ravindra | Left-hand Bat / Left-arm orthodox |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Right-hand Bat | Glenn Phillips | Right-hand Bat / Off-spin |
| Tilak Varma | Left-hand Bat | Mark Chapman | Left-hand Bat |
| Hardik Pandya | Right-hand Bat / Right-arm medium-fast | Daryl Mitchell | Right-hand Bat / Right-arm medium |
| Shivam Dube | Left-hand Bat / Right-arm medium | James Neesham | Left-hand Bat / Right-arm medium-fast |
| Axar Patel | Left-arm orthodox | Mitchell Santner (c) | Left-arm orthodox |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Right-arm leg break | Matt Henry | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm fast-medium | Lockie Ferguson | Right-arm fast |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Right-arm fast | Jacob Duffy | Right-arm medium-fast |
Former India captains MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have brought the ICC T20 World Cup trophy onto the field at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The packed crowd welcomed them with loud cheers as the glittering trophy was presented ahead of the final. The national anthems are now underway. The New Zealand national anthem is being played first, followed by the Indian national anthem, as players from both teams stand lined up before the start of the final.
The final gets underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson walk out to the middle to begin the innings. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry will bowl the first over of the match. Sanju Samson will take strike, while Abhishek Sharma stands at the non-striker’s end.
Over-by-Over Updates
Matt Henry comes to Bowl Over 5. Clearly under pressure and bowled 2 wides.
4 Wides in 3 deliveries. Matt Henry is in pressure after a lightning start
Over 4.3 – Abhishek Banged a SIX to Mid Off
Last ball of the Over – Sanju hits a SIX and score of India after 5 Overs is 72/0
Abhishek Sharma goes on the attack! He greets Jacob Duffy with a flurry of boundaries — 4, 6, 4 — putting the New Zealand bowler under immediate pressure and keeping India’s scoring rate high in the powerplay.
Abhishek Sharma reaches his fifty off just 18 balls! The left-hander brings up the half-century with a boundary in the 5.5 over, continuing India’s explosive start in the T20 World Cup final. A sensational innings so far from Abhishek, putting the New Zealand bowlers under immense pressure.
India finish the powerplay at a dominant 92/0 after 6 overs in the ICC T20 World Cup Final. Openers Abhishek Sharma (51 off 19) and Sanju Samson (33 off 17) have completely dominated the New Zealand bowlers with aggressive stroke play. The pair have already added a 92-run opening partnership, putting India in a commanding position early in the match.
Powerplay Highlights (Overs 1–6)
Over 1 – Matt Henry: Samson gets the innings going with a six. India start cautiously but finish the over with 7 runs.
Over 2 – Glenn Phillips: Tight over from Phillips conceding just 5 runs as India move to 12/0.
Over 3 – Jacob Duffy: Momentum shifts as Samson and Abhishek find boundaries. India accelerate to 27/0.
Over 4 – Lockie Ferguson: Expensive over with wides and big hits. India cross the 50-run mark in just 4 overs.
Over 5 – Matt Henry: Poor discipline with multiple wides. Samson and Abhishek punish the bowling as India reach 72/0.
Over 6 – Jacob Duffy: Abhishek Sharma brings up a blistering 50 off 18 balls with a boundary as India dominate the powerplay.
Mitchell Santner, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack
3 Dots in a row. Nice Bowling by Santner up to now.
Over 6.4 – Samson Hits 4 with good shot
Abhishek Sharma OUT! Rachin Ravindra strikes for New Zealand. It was a wide delivery outside off stump and Abhishek stretched to reach it but lost balance in the process. He managed only a faint edge behind the stumps. Tim Seifert collected it cleanly and immediately threw the ball up in appeal. The umpire Alex Wharf raised his finger after the appeal. Abhishek Sharma c Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra 52 (21) 4s: 6 | 6s: 3 India lose their first wicket after a blazing start.
India bring up the 100-run mark in just 7.2 overs in the T20 World Cup Final. The aggressive opening partnership set the platform for the big total. After the dismissal of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan walks in to bat at number three to join Sanju Samson at the crease. India continue their strong start against New Zealand.
Ishan Kishan makes an immediate impact after coming to the crease. He smashes back-to-back fours off Rachin Ravindra to keep the pressure on New Zealand. India continue their aggressive batting approach in the middle overs.
Sanju Samson brings up his half-century off 33 balls in the ICC T20 World Cup Final. This is his second consecutive fifty in the tournament. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter has played a superb innings so far, smashing 4 fours and 3 sixes and keeping the scoreboard moving alongside Ishan Kishan.
India race to 150 runs in just 11.4 overs in the T20 World Cup Final. Sanju Samson continues his attacking innings by smashing two huge sixes, while Ishan Kishan also joins the party with a powerful six. The aggressive stroke play keeps New Zealand bowlers under pressure as India maintain a very high run rate in the middle overs.
24 Runs of Lockie Ferguson.
Sanju Samson finishes the over in stunning fashion with three back-to-back sixes off Rachin Ravindra. A sensational counterattack as India close in on the 200-run mark.
Mitchel Santner to Bowl Over 15
🏏 Fifty for Ishan Kishan!
Ishan Kishan reaches his half-century off just 23 balls in the T20 World Cup Final. The aggressive left-hander gets there with a single off Mitchell Santner and celebrates with a raised bat. A brilliant innings supporting Sanju Samson as India continue their domination.
James Neesham to Bowl Over 16
Sanju Samson departs for a brilliant 89 (46). He attempts to loft the full toss but mistimes it and is caught by substitute Cole McConchie at long-on. India lose a crucial wicket just when Samson looked set for a century.
Ishan Kishan falls after a blazing innings of 54 (25). He tries to loft Neesham but holes out to Mark Chapman at long-on.
Golden duck for Suryakumar Yadav. He plays the short-arm jab but finds Rachin Ravindra at deep backward square leg.
India: 220/4 (18 overs)
Run Rate: 12.22
Hardik Pandya: 12*
Tilak Varma: 5*
Matt Henry [3.0-0-38-0] is back into the attack
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Hardik Pandya OUT!
18.2 Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya – OUT! Caught by Mitchell Santner.
A slower-ball off-cutter dug in short outside off. Hardik Pandya attempts to flat-bat it but the bounce makes it difficult to control. The ball goes high towards cover where Mitchell Santner settles under it and completes the catch comfortably.
Pandya walks back in frustration, slamming his bat against the advertising cushions as India lose a key batter in the death overs.
Hardik Pandya c Mitchell Santner b Matt Henry 18 (13) [4s-1, 6s-1]
James Neesham to bowl the Final Over.
Can India reach 250
🔥 Shivam Dube on Fire!
19th Over Carnage! Shivam Dube unleashes a massive assault on the New Zealand bowling attack.
Ball Sequence: 4, 6, 6, 4
Dube starts the over with a crisp boundary through the covers, follows it up with two towering sixes into the stands, and then finishes the sequence with another powerful four.
🚀 India surge past 250 runs in the final overs of the innings in this ICC T20 World Cup Final.
🏏 End of Innings
India finish their innings at a massive 255/5 in 20 overs in the ICC T20 World Cup Final.
Shivam Dube provides a sensational finish smashing 4, 6, 6, 4 in the final over as India cross the 250 mark.
Target for New Zealand: 256 runs
India Innings Summary
India produced a dominant batting performance in the ICC T20 World Cup Final, posting a massive 255/5 in 20 overs against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
The innings got off to a blistering start with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson attacking from the very first over. Abhishek smashed a rapid 52 off 21 balls, while Samson anchored the innings with a superb 89 off 46 deliveries, striking eight sixes.
India raced to 92 without loss in the powerplay, putting New Zealand under immediate pressure. After Abhishek’s dismissal, Ishan Kishan continued the assault, scoring 54 off 25 balls and maintaining the high scoring rate.
The middle overs saw India briefly lose momentum with a couple of quick wickets, including Suryakumar Yadav for a golden duck, but the run rate remained well above 12.
In the final overs, Shivam Dube provided the perfect finish, smashing 26 runs off just 8 balls including multiple sixes in the last over.
India eventually finished with a massive 255/5, setting New Zealand a daunting target of 256 runs to win the ICC T20 World Cup Final.
Can India defend this core. Jaspit Bumarh to play a crucial role having just 6.6 Economy rate in 2026 T20 WC?
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.20 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 24.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 16.00 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 11.50 |
Arshdeep to Start the attack. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen will be the openers.
Tim Seifert is at striker end.
Si=hivam Dube misses crucial catch of Fin Allen
Hardik Pandya, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Hardik Pandya conceides 21 runs off his over
Axar Patel, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Finn Allen OUT!
Axar Patel strikes! Finn Allen departs after attempting an aggressive slog pull.
Axar Patel fires in a quicker delivery on the stumps. Allen goes back to play the slog pull but mistimes it off the thick inside half of the bat. The ball travels flat and straight to Tilak Varma at long-on who completes a safe catch.
Suryakumar Yadav immediately walks up to Axar Patel and celebrates the breakthrough with a hug as India pick up a crucial wicket in the powerplay.
Finn Allen c Tilak Varma b Axar Patel 9 (7) [4s-1]
Jasprit Bumrah, right-arm fast, comes into the attack
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Rachin Ravindra OUT!
Jasprit Bumrah strikes! Rachin Ravindra falls for 1 (2).
A 121 kph length delivery on leg stump lures Rachin Ravindra into the pick-up flick, but he miscues it off the thick inside half towards fine leg.
Ishan Kishan charges forward and produces an excellent diving catch. The ball briefly pops out as his elbows hit the ground, but Kishan reacts quickly and holds on to the ricochet to complete a stunning take.
Bumrah celebrates with delight and runs away before embracing Ishan Kishan after the brilliant effort in the field.
Rachin Ravindra c Ishan Kishan b Jasprit Bumrah 1 (2)
Axar Patel to Bowl the Over 5
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Glenn Phillips OUT!
Axar Patel strikes again! Glenn Phillips is bowled by a clever slider from the spinner.
Phillips tries to play straight but the ball dips late and skids through to crash into the leg stump. The New Zealand batter is completely beaten by the change of pace and line.
Axar Patel celebrates with his hands aloft as India tighten their grip on the match with another crucial wicket.
Glenn Phillips b Axar Patel 5 (5) [4s-1]
Jaspit Bumrah to bowl the Final over of Power Play
Powerplay Summary
• New Zealand are under pressure after losing early wickets in the chase.
• Axar Patel removed Finn Allen for 9 at 2.4 overs.
• Jasprit Bumrah struck to dismiss Rachin Ravindra for 1.
• Glenn Phillips was bowled by Axar Patel for 5 at 4.5 overs.
• Tim Seifert has looked positive and provided some resistance at the top.
Time for a drink!
Varun Chakaravarthy, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
Tim Seifert brings up his half-century off just 23 balls. He gets there in style with a six over long-on and continues to lead New Zealand’s fight in the chase.
Hardik Pandya Comes to attack
🚨 WICKET – Mark Chapman!
Hardik Pandya gets the breakthrough! A quick delivery outside off and Chapman attempts to slash it square.
The ball takes the thick inside edge and crashes back onto the stumps. New Zealand lose another wicket as India tighten their grip on the chase.
Mark Chapman b Hardik Pandya 3 (8)
Varun Chakravarthy to bowl
🚨 BIG WICKET – Tim Seifert OUT!
Varun Chakaravarthy removes the dangerous Tim Seifert just after his half-century.
A short delivery and Seifert goes for the pull shot, but miscues it off the thick inside half. The ball travels towards cow corner where Ishan Kishan takes a superb catch near the boundary.
Seifert’s aggressive knock comes to an end and India get a crucial breakthrough in the middle overs.
Tim Seifert c Ishan Kishan b Varun Chakaravarthy 52 (26) [4s-2, 6s-5]
Hardik Pandya to bowl the Over 10
Arshdeep Singh [1.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack
A much-needed big over for New Zealand as Daryl Mitchell takes on Arshdeep Singh with two massive sixes. The over also saw some tension between the two players after a throw at the stumps hit Mitchell, but things cooled down quickly.
New Zealand move to 103/5 after 11 overs, but the required run rate is still climbing rapidly.
Varun Chakaravarthy [2.0-0-23-1] is back into the attack
Axar Patel [2.0-0-18-2] is back into the attack
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Daryl Mitchell OUT!
Axar Patel strikes again! Daryl Mitchell falls trying to go big.
A full toss is hit straight towards deep mid-wicket, but Mitchell does not get the full connection. The ball goes flat to Ishan Kishan, who completes another safe catch.
Everything is going right for Axar Patel tonight as India tighten their grip on the match with another key wicket.
Daryl Mitchell c Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel 17 (11) [6s-2]
Hardik Pandya to Bowl
A tight over from Hardik Pandya as New Zealand manage only 6 runs. India continue to control the chase, with the required run rate rising sharply and New Zealand needing something special in the final overs.
Arshdeep Singh [2.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack
Required run rate is close to 21 RPO, India win is almost confirmed.
New Zeland players faces are gloomy alredy.
A very good over for India as Arshdeep Singh concedes just 5 runs. Despite a couple of wides, the Kiwi batters fail to find boundaries and the required rate keeps climbing sharply.
New Zealand reach 139/6 after 15 overs and still need a massive finish in the last five overs.
Jasprit Bumrah [2.0-0-9-1] is back into the attack
🚨 WICKET ALERT – James Neesham OUT!
Jasprit Bumrah strikes with another magic slower ball!
A dipping full toss completely deceives James Neesham. He swings hard but misses it altogether as the ball crashes into the base of middle and leg stump.
A superb piece of bowling from Bumrah as New Zealand lose another wicket in the chase.
James Neesham b Jasprit Bumrah 8 (7) [4s-1]
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Matt Henry OUT!
Jasprit Bumrah does it again!
Another outstanding slower ball from Bumrah leaves Matt Henry completely beaten. The New Zealand batter has no answer as the ball sneaks through and hits the stumps.
Bumrah is in complete control now, producing a devastating spell in the death overs.
Matt Henry b Jasprit Bumrah 0 (1)
Arshdeep Singh bowling his last over in this match
Jaspit Bumrah bowling his Final over
🚨 WICKET ALERT – Mitchell Santner OUT!
Jasprit Bumrah produces another moment of brilliance!
A slower delivery dips sharply and beats Mitchell Santner completely as he attempts a drive. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the stumps, giving Bumrah his fourth wicket of the evening.
An outstanding spell from India’s pace spearhead as he finishes with incredible figures.
Mitchell Santner b Jasprit Bumrah 43 (35) [4s-3 6s-2]
Abhishek Sharma, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack
🚨 WICKET – Jacob Duffy OUT!
India seal the win! Jacob Duffy is caught by Tilak Varma as New Zealand are bowled out.
Abhishek Sharma picks up the final wicket and India complete a dominant victory in Ahmedabad.
Jacob Duffy c Tilak Varma b Abhishek Sharma 3 (5)
🏆 India won by 96 runs
India produced a complete performance in the ICC T20 World Cup Final, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.
After posting a massive 255/5 in 20 overs, powered by superb knocks from Sanju Samson (89), Abhishek Sharma (52), and Ishan Kishan (54), India never allowed New Zealand to settle in the chase.
New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs as India’s bowlers kept striking regularly. Jasprit Bumrah starred with a sensational spell, while Axar Patel also played a major role in breaking the chase.
Final Scores: India 255/5 (20) | New Zealand 159 (19)
Match Summary
Result: India won by 96 runs
India: 255/5 in 20 overs
New Zealand: 159 all out in 19 overs
Top scorer: Sanju Samson – 89
Key bowler: Jasprit Bumrah – 4 wickets
