Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India: Defending champions India have secured a place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final after defeating England by seven runs in a thrilling semi-final encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India produced a remarkable batting performance to post a massive total of 253 for 7, setting up one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. Sanju Samson played a crucial role with an explosive innings of 89 runs from just 42 deliveries, leading India's aggressive approach with the bat.

The match turned into a high-scoring spectacle as both teams combined for a record 499 runs, the highest aggregate in the history of the Men's T20 World Cup. India's innings featured a remarkable display of power-hitting, including 19 sixes and 18 fours.

England attempted a strong comeback while chasing the daunting target. Jacob Bethell kept England in the contest with a stunning knock of 105 runs from 48 balls. However, despite the aggressive chase, England eventually finished on 246 for 7, falling short by just seven runs.

India's disciplined bowling in the final overs, led by Jasprit Bumrah, proved decisive. Sharp fielding efforts, particularly from Axar Patel, also played a key role in helping India secure the narrow victory.

With this win, India now move one step closer to history. If they manage to win the final, India will become the first host nation to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the first team to successfully defend the title, and the first side to claim three Men's T20 World Cup trophies.

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Date and Time

India will face New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, March 8.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

Venue

The final match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world.

Live Telecast

The India vs New Zealand final will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

Live Streaming

Fans can watch the live streaming of the final match through the JioHotstar app and official website.

Tickets

Tickets for the final will be available through BookMyShow once sales begin. Due to expected high demand, fans are advised to secure their tickets early. Entry to the stadium may require valid identification along with digital tickets. Supporters are also advised to avoid purchasing tickets from unofficial resellers.

Squads

1. India:
1. Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma.
2. New Zealand:
1. Mitchell Santner (Captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie.

Reserve: Ben Sears.