When is T20 World Cup final? Date, time, TV channel, How to watch India vs New Zealand live stream for finale, H2H records
Ahmedabad awaits for India as they look to defend their T20 World Cup title.
It looked a done deal once they posted 254 to win. But England made them sweat, with Bethell’s magnificent 105 keeping the chase alive.
Pandya took two wickets for 38 runs, whilst Bumrah was best of the rest with figures of 1-33.
Sanju Samson wins player of the match: His 89 from 42 balls was crucial for India’s innings as the World Cup co-hosts posted 254 for England to win.
With India aiming to defend their title from 2024 and overall for third T20 Crown from record 4th T20 world cup finals, while New Zealand seeks their maiden T20 World Cup triumph.
EARLIER: In the other semi-final, New Zealand beat South Africa in a nail-bitting sixth meeting between the pair at a World Cup – the Proteas have won all five previous matches But now fells short in the semifinal.
When is the India vs NZ, T20 World Cup final?
The final will be played on Sunday, March 8, 2026,
Where is the New Zealand and India T20 World Cup final being played?
The final is scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India last played an ICC final during the 2023 ODI World Cup and lost to Australia.
What time is the IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final match start?
The India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final match will be played at 7:00 pm IST, 1.30pm GMT.
IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final , where to watch live: TV channels, streaming online for India vs New Zealand
Where to watch in New Zealand
Fans in New Zealand can watch live action from the ICC event, including India vs England, on Sky Sport.
Where to watch in the United Kingdom and Ireland
The India vs England game will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming access via NOW. Tournament radio coverage will be available on BBC.
Where to watch in Australia
Viewers in Australia can stream the tournament live on Prime Video. Radio coverage of the IND vs ENG fixture will be available via ABC and SEN.
Where to watch in India
The India vs England match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website. Doordarshan will provide telecast of the match on their free-to-air channels. Audio commentary will be carried by All India Radio.
Where to watch in the United States and Canada
The tournament will be broadcast live and exclusively on Willow TV, accessible via platforms such as Amazon Prime, FloSports, Triller, YouTube Primetime Channels and willow.tv.
Who won the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup Semi-finals?
South Africa vs New Zealand (1st Semi-Final, March 4, Eden Gardens, Kolkata):
New Zealand crushed South Africa by 9 wickets with 43 balls to spare. South Africa posted 169/8 after being restricted early, with Marco Jansen's unbeaten 55 providing late resistance. In reply, Finn Allen smashed a record-breaking 100 not out off just 33 balls—the fastest century in T20 World Cup history—alongside Tim Seifert's 58, powering New Zealand to 173/1 in only 12.5 overs and into the final.
India vs England (2nd Semi-Final, March 5, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai):
India edged England by 7 runs in a high-scoring thriller. Batting first, India amassed 253/7, driven by aggressive contributions including Sanju Samson's key knock. England fought back fiercely, reaching 246/7, highlighted by Jacob Bethell's century, but fell short despite a valiant chase. India advanced to the final against New Zealand.
India vs New Zealand Head to Head, Records Stats
Overall T20I Record
India and New Zealand have played around 25-30 T20I matches historically, with India holding a clear edge—winning approximately 14-16, New Zealand 10-11, and a few no-results or ties.
T20 World Cup Record
In ICC Men's T20 World Cup encounters, the head-to-head is starkly one-sided in India's favor: India 3 wins, New Zealand 0 across 3 matches.
First time in Inaugural world cup in 2007 (Johannesburg): India won by 10 runs. Second time in 2016 (Nagpur): India won by 47 runs. For Third time 2021 (Dubai): India won by 8 wickets (NZ 111, India chased easily).
Highest team total in these games: NZ 190 (2007), India 180+. Lowest: India 79 (2016 loss? Conflicting older reports, but overall India unbeaten vs NZ in World Cups).
India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Predictions: Key Stats & Insights for the 2026 Final
India has never lost to New Zealand in a T20 World Cup match, giving them a perfect 100% record in tournament clashes.
New Zealand's knockout prowess (runners-up in 2021) meets India's home dominance and recent form (defending champions).
In high-stakes games, India's spin and death bowling could counter NZ's explosive openers (like Finn Allen's heroics), but NZ's disciplined attack has troubled India in bilaterals occasionally.
This final at Narendra Modi Stadium pits India's unbeaten World Cup H2H against NZ's current momentum—stats heavily favor India, but T20 finals often defy history!
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