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IND vs NZ Today Cricket Match Preview: The Grand Final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is going to be held today at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Defending champions India are in search of their third title, whereas New Zealand will give their all to win their first T20 World Cup trophy. India defeated England by 7 runs in a thrilling semi-final match, while New Zealand whitewashed South Africa by 9 wickets. This ground in Ahmedabad will be filled with 132,000 fans, making it the biggest cricket event of the year.
New Zealand vs India Dream11 Prediction
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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: The Ahmedabad pitch is excellent for batting, but a mix of red and black soil has been used here, which can also provide bounce and pace to the bowlers. Sanju Samson has been the Player of the Match back-to-back in the last two matches, making him the safest captaincy choice. For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra has been their biggest match-winner. The team winning the toss will want to take advantage of the dew by bowling first.
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NZ vs IND Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson (C), Ishan Kishan, Tim Seifert
- Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Glenn Phillips
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson
- Captain: Sanju Samson
- Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
New Zealand vs India Dream11 Winning Team: 1. Sanju Samson, 2. Ishan Kishan, 3. Tim Seifert, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Abhishek Sharma, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Hardik Pandya, 8. Rachin Ravindra, 9. Mitchell Santner, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand vs India Pitch Report
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NZ vs IND Pitch Report: The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to have a slight grassy surface today, which will initially offer swing to bowlers like Matt Henry and Jasprit Bumrah. However, as the match progresses, it will become a batting paradise. The average score here in this tournament has been 180+. The impact of Dew (OS) will be significant in the second innings, making it difficult for spinners to grip the ball.
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IND vs NZ Player Form
India (IND) - Player Form
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Sanju Samson: This has been his tournament. His 89 runs against England and 97* against West Indies have made him India's most reliable batsman.
Jasprit Bumrah: King of final matches! Ahmedabad is his home ground and his yorkers can prove to be a nightmare for New Zealand's top order.
Suryakumar Yadav: Along with captaincy, he is scoring runs quickly in the middle overs. His 360-degree game will trouble the NZ bowlers.
Abhishek Sharma: His bat didn't perform well throughout the season, but as a Powerplay player, it's clear that India will need Abhishek in the Powerplay.
New Zealand (NZ) - Player Form
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Finn Allen: If he lasts 5-6 overs, the match could slip out of India's hands. His approach is always attacking.
Rachin Ravindra: While he's not scoring many runs with the bat, he's doing his job with the ball. He's the leading wicket-taker (11) for NZ. He is New Zealand's biggest hope in this final.
Mitchell Santner: Captaincy has made him even better. His tight bowling can trap the middle order.
Lockie Ferguson: His 150+ kmph speed will prove dangerous on the bouncy Ahmedabad pitch.
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