New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad today. New Zealand’s Playing XI includes Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Jacob Duffy. New Zealand is aiming to win the title today.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticised the International Cricket Council for allegedly favouring powerful boards after England’s team flew home promptly following its T20 World Cup exit, while South Africa and West Indies remained stuck in Kolkata awaiting charter flights. Players and coaches from both teams voiced frustration over perceived inconsistency.
India lost the toss and will bat first against New Zealand in Delhi today. India’s Playing XI includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah. India is aiming to win the title today.
India and New Zealand are facing each other in the T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. This is the first time both teams have reached a T20 World Cup final together, though they have met three times in ICC ODI and […]
South Africa and West Indies cricket teams, stranded in Kolkata after their recent matches, are set to fly home on March 10. Meanwhile, three South African players and the management will head to New Zealand on March 8 for a T20I series starting March 15. Travel delays were caused by airspace restrictions in West Asia. […]
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif called India favourites for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, saying “ICC events are part of India’s DNA.” He praised India’s death-over bowling and home advantage, while noting New Zealand’s strong top-order. Key factors: India’s finishers and middle-order performance.
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw got engaged to long-time girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, calling her his “perfect innings” on Instagram. The couple recently attended Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding. Shaw will next play for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 after being bought for ₹75 lakh. He aims to regain form after going unsold in IPL 2025.
After being dropped for India’s T20 World Cup opener, Sanju Samson got a pep-talk from former captain Rohit Sharma at Wankhede Stadium. Rohit encouraged him to stay focused and work on basics. Samson grabbed his chance, scoring 97 against West Indies and 89 in the semi-final, becoming one of the tournament’s top performers.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s wife, Natasha Jain, and daughters arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of the India vs. New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Gambhir aims to win his first World Cup as head coach, following his 2007 victory as a player. MS Dhoni and other celebrities also reached […]
Historical data and conditions at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final highlight the importance of the toss between India and New Zealand. Teams chasing have often benefited due to dew in Ahmedabad’s evening matches, while several finals show a strong link between the toss winner’s decision and the match outcome, making the coin […]
Huge excitement is peaking ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand, with betting circles buzzing over match predictions. Speculation surrounds whether opener Abhishek Sharma will feature in the playing XI. Bettors are also wagering on which batter might cross the 180-run mark, adding extra intrigue to the highly anticipated […]
India and New Zealand meet in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. A crucial matchup is India’s Suryakumar Yadav versus New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner. In 10 T20I innings, Yadav has scored 89 runs against Santner, averaging 29.66 with a 121.91 strike rate. Their duel could be key to the title.
The T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand is set to thrill fans at Narendra Modi Stadium. While rain isn’t expected to disrupt the clash, a reserve day has been scheduled if play cannot take place today. If even five overs aren’t possible across both days, the teams will share the title as […]
India’s spin all-rounder Axar Patel will play a key role against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. The left-arm spinner has delivered solid performances against the Black Caps in previous encounters, troubling several batters with his accuracy and control. His bowling could prove crucial as India aim to contain New […]
India’s junior boxing squad has withdrawn from the World Boxing Championship scheduled in Budva from March 3-11 after unexpected visa delays disrupted their travel plans. Passports sent to the United Arab Emirates for stamping were held up amid tensions linked to the Iran-Israel war, forcing the Indian team to exit the series without stepping into […]