T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Teams, Match Date, Time, Venue, Stadium Name and Record

Indian cricket team has made their way to the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. The defending champions defeated England by 7 runs in a nail-biting second semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on 5 March 2026. It was a high-scoring contest, and India managed to stay calm under pressure in the final overs to secure their place in the title clash.

This win means India have reached their second straight T20 World Cup final. Now, they are just one step away from winning their third T20 World Cup trophy, which would be a historic achievement.

New Zealand had already confirmed their place in the final after comfortably beating South Africa by nine wickets in the first semi-final. So, the grand finale will now see India take on New Zealand for the world title. 

It's been a record-breaking #t20worldcup with many highlights, including some great performances from our associate members. It's now time to wish India and New Zealand good luck in the Final, which will be played in front of a huge crowd and watched by hundreds of millions. pic.twitter.com/loyqvLwB7r

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 8, 2026

T20 World Cup 2026 Final Teams

• India 

• New Zealand

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Venue Details

The final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium. It is located in Ahmedabad and this stadium is one of the largest cricket grounds in the world, capable of hosting more than one lakh spectators. 

T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Match Schedule

Here is the schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: 

• Toss Timing: 6:30 PM IST

• Match Begins: 7:00 PM IST

• Reserve Day: 9 March 2026 (in case rain interrupts play)

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Full Squads for the Final

Here is the squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 final match. 

New Zealand Squad

Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, James Neesham, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway

India Squad

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final 2026: Head to Head Records

India and New Zealand have faced each other thrice in the T20 World Cup and New Zealand has gained victory in all the three matches. Here is a detailed overview: 

To conclude, the Indian team is aiming to defend their championship and win a third T20 World Cup title. However, New Zealand plans to lift their first World Cup. With a packed stadium and millions watching around the world, 8 March 2026 promises to be a thrilling night of cricket.