India faces New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final today, the same opponent that shattered the country’s World Cup dreams in 2019. On that day, fans saw Mahendra Singh Dhoni, aka Thala, walk back in the blue jersey for the last time in a World Cup.
Seven years later, the two teams meet again on the biggest stage. India will take on New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST.
\India enters the final after defeating England in the semi-final with a commanding performance. The team has carried strong form throughout the tournament, with consistent contributions from both batters and bowlers.
The venue adds another layer of emotion for Indian fans. Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium also hosted the 2023 ODI World Cup final, where India suffered a heartbreaking defeat. The team now returns to the same ground with another chance to lift an ICC trophy.
A win on Sunday will allow India to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and strengthen its record in global tournaments.
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New Zealand secured its place in the final after beating South Africa in the semi-final. Known for their disciplined approach and calm execution in big matches, the Kiwis once again find themselves in a major ICC final.
Captain Mitchell Santner will lead a balanced side that combines experienced players with emerging talent.
Matches between India and New Zealand in global tournaments have often produced dramatic moments. The 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final remains one of the most painful memories for Indian fans.
Sunday’s final now offers India a chance to rewrite that chapter. With more than one lakh spectators expected at the stadium and millions watching all over the world, the contest promises a high-intensity battle.
Fans looking to watch the final on their phones without paying separately have a few legal options.
The match will stream live on JioHotstar. Although it is a paid service, telecom providers such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea bundle the subscription with select recharge plans.
Users can check their current telecom plans through their provider’s mobile app. Some active packs already include access to the streaming platform. If not, users can recharge with plans that bundle the service.
The governing body, the International Cricket Council, is also streaming matches on its platform ICC.tv. However, the free stream is not available in India.
Viewers would need to connect through a VPN to a supported region, visit ICC.tv, and locate India Vs. New Zealand final match card on the homepage, and start the live stream.