News India Live, Digital Desk: Team India is standing on the threshold of creating history. If India beats New Zealand on Sunday, it will Two consecutive T20 World Cup titles Will become the first team in the world to win. Before this ‘pressure game’ to be held in Ahmedabad, Indian captain and New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner spoke to the media and gave an overview of their preparations.
Key Highlights of the press conference
Mitchell Santner’s warning: “India have tremendous momentum, especially the way their batting is scoring 250+. But we are here to break some hearts and lift the trophy for the first time,” Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner said.
Confidence of the Indian camp: On the memories of Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian captain said that the team is focusing on the present rather than the past defeats (2023 ODI final). The form of Sanju Samson (89 runs in the semi-finals) and Jasprit Bumrah is the biggest strength for the team.
Pitch Report: Regarding the pitch, Santner said that a lot has been said about the Ahmedabad pitch, but he is ready for any situation. The role of toss can be important here.
Full schedule and venue of the match
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| match | India vs New Zealand (Final) |
| date | 8 March 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) |
| venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| broadcast | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
Records that can be made
Back-to-back titles: India can become the first team to win the second consecutive T20 World Cup.
Win on home ground: Till now no team has won the T20 World Cup in its own hosting (home soil), India can break this myth.
Sanju Samson’s magic: Sanju Samson, who played explosive innings against England in the semi-finals, is once again expected to perform big innings.
What will happen if it rains?
As per ICC rules, for the final March 9th Has been kept as ‘Reserve Day’. If play is not played on Sunday due to rain, the match will resume from where it was left. If play is not possible on both days, then India and New Zealand joint winner Will be announced.
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