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Team India have enjoyed a strong campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 so far. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, the team made a flying start by winning all four matches in the group stage.
India began their journey with comfortable wins against the United States national cricket team and the Namibia national cricket team. The highlight of the group stage was a dominant 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan national cricket team, which confirmed India’s place in the Super 8 round.
In the final group-stage match, India defeated the Netherlands national cricket team by 17 runs at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India’s Road to the T20 World Cup 2026 Final
India faced a setback in the Super 8 stage when they lost by 76 runs to the South Africa national cricket team. However, the team quickly bounced back with important wins over the Zimbabwe national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team to reach the semifinals.
In the semifinal clash against the England cricket team, India held their nerve and secured a thrilling seven-run victory to book their place in the final.
Now, India will face the New Zealand national cricket team on March 8 in Ahmedabad. A win would make India the first team in history to win the T20 World Cup three times.
Team India’s T20I Record at Narendra Modi Stadium
The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a favourable venue for India in T20 Internationals. The team has played 10 T20I matches at this ground and has recorded seven wins.
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India played their first T20 match at this stadium on December 28, 2012, against the Pakistan national cricket team, winning the game by 11 runs. That match was also part of the last bilateral T20 series played between the two countries.
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India’s T20 Record in Ahmedabad
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won | 7 |
| Matches Lost | 3 |
| No Result / Tie | 0 |
| First T20 Match | 28 December 2012 (vs Pakistan) |
| Most Recent Match | 22 February 2026 (vs Australia) |
| Win Percentage | 70% |
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India’s Most Recent T20 Match in Ahmedabad
India’s most recent match at the Narendra Modi Stadium came against the South Africa national cricket team in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Batting first, South Africa posted 187 runs on the board.
- David Miller scored a quick 63 runs off 35 balls.
- Dewald Brevis added 45 runs.
- Tristan Stubbs contributed 44 runs.
For India, Jasprit Bumrah delivered an outstanding bowling spell, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in four overs.
However, India struggled during the chase and were bowled out for 111 runs, handing South Africa a convincing win.
Can India Maintain Their Strong Record in Ahmedabad?
Despite the recent defeat against the South Africa national cricket team, India’s overall record at the Narendra Modi Stadium remains impressive.
As India prepare to face the New Zealand national cricket team in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, fans will hope the team can once again deliver a strong performance and lift the trophy in Ahmedabad.
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