T20 WC: Spectacular laser show and fireworks ignite Narendra Modi Stadium during IND-NZ final

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:18 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) The Narendra Modi Stadium dazzled both on and off the field during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a spectacular mid-innings laser show and fireworks thrilling the fans in attendance. The entertainment followed earlier performances by Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh, and Ricky Martin, setting the stage for a high-octane cricketing showdown between India and New Zealand.

T20 WC: NZ still believe in their batting firepower to put India under pressure, says Henry

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:17 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Veteran seamer Matt Henry said New Zealand still have belief in their batting strength despite India posting an imposing 255/5 in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final. On a flat mixed soil pitch, Sanju Samson (89), Ishan Kishan (54), and Abhishek Sharma (52) carried India to a massive 255/5, the highest score in a T20 World Cup final.

T20 WC: Samson, Kishan, Abhishek smash fifties, carry India to 255/5 against NZ

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:08 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan struck explosive half-centuries each as defending champions India posted a massive 255/5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: PGTI president Kapil Dev attends final in Ahmedabad

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:50 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president and former India cricket captain Kapil Dev, along with the CEO of PGTI, Amandeep Johl, were in attendance at the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: Tendulkar lauds India’s batting as Samson, Kishan script team records

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:36 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) India continued their assault on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a fiery partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in command at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and former India legend Sachin Tendulkar was all praises for the top-order batters after their monstrous knocks.

T20 WC: Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli in elite company with a fifty in final

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:26 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Continuing his rich form, Sanju Samson brought up his third consecutive fifty-plus score drawing levels with India great Virat Kohli in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 WC: Amit Shah attends IND-NZ final with son Jay Shah and family

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:14 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Team India produced a scintillating batting display in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance alongside his wife, son Jay Shah, who is also the chairman of the International Cricket Council, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

T20 WC: Ahmedabad crowd roars in delight as Rohit and Dhoni bring out trophy

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:49 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Legendary cricketers MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma brought out the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy together ahead of the final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir light up Ahmedabad ahead of IND vs NZ final (Lead)

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:14 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final, the atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium turned electric as famous Gujarati singer Falguni Pathak, Bollywood singer Sukhbir Singh, and pop icon Ricky Martin lit up the gala night with their respective performances.

T20 WC: Duffy replaces McConchie as New Zealand elect to bowl first against unchanged India

IANS | March 8, 2026 6:54 PM

Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) New Zealand have brought in pacer Jacob Duffy in place of off-spin bowling all-rounder Cole McConchie as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against unchanged India in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

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T20 WC: Spectacular laser show and fireworks ignite Narendra Modi Stadium during IND-NZ final

T20 WC: NZ still believe in their batting firepower to put India under pressure, says Henry

T20 WC: Samson, Kishan, Abhishek smash fifties, carry India to 255/5 against NZ

T20 WC: PGTI president Kapil Dev attends final in Ahmedabad

T20 WC: Tendulkar lauds India’s batting as Samson, Kishan script team records

T20 WC: Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli in elite company with a fifty in final

T20 WC: Amit Shah attends IND-NZ final with son Jay Shah and family

T20 WC: Ahmedabad crowd roars in delight as Rohit and Dhoni bring out trophy

T20 WC: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir light up Ahmedabad ahead of IND vs NZ final (Lead)

T20 WC: Duffy replaces McConchie as New Zealand elect to bowl first against unchanged India

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