ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 08-Mar-2026 07:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium
IND 255/5 (20)
NZ 159/10 (19)
India won by 96 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson* | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah* | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3.75 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Jacob Duffy c Tilak Varma b Abhishek Sharma 3(5) - 159/10 in 18.6 ov.
India vs New Zealand
India — Innings 1 (255/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) c (sub)Cole McConchie b James Neesham | 89 | 46 | 5 | 8 | 193.48 | |
| Abhishek Sharma c Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 52 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 247.62 | |
| Ishan Kishan c Mark Chapman b James Neesham | 54 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 216 | |
| Hardik Pandya c Mitchell Santner b Matt Henry | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 138.46 | |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) c Rachin Ravindra b James Neesham | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tilak Varma not out | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Shivam Dube not out | 26 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 325 | |
| Extras | Wides: 8 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 255 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 24 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 16 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 11.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson & Abhishek Sharma | 98 | 43 |
| Sanju Samson & Ishan Kishan | 105 | 48 |
| Hardik Pandya & Ishan Kishan | 1 | 4 |
| Hardik Pandya & Suryakumar Yadav | 0 | 1 |
| Hardik Pandya & Tilak Varma | 22 | 14 |
| Shivam Dube & Tilak Varma | 29 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 7.1 | 98 |
| 2 | Sanju Samson | 15.1 | 203 |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan | 15.5 | 204 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | 15.6 | 204 |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya | 18.2 | 226 |
New Zealand — Innings 2 (159/10 in 19 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) c Ishan Kishan b Varun Chakaravarthy | 52 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 200 | |
| Finn Allen c Tilak Varma b Axar Patel | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Rachin Ravindra c Ishan Kishan b Jasprit Bumrah | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Glenn Phillips b Axar Patel | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Mark Chapman b Hardik Pandya | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Daryl Mitchell c Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel | 17 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 154.55 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) b Jasprit Bumrah | 43 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 122.86 | |
| James Neesham b Jasprit Bumrah | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Matt Henry b Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lockie Ferguson not out | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Jacob Duffy c Tilak Varma b Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 159 | 10 wkts, 19 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3.8 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 13 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert & Finn Allen | 31 | 16 |
| Tim Seifert & Rachin Ravindra | 1 | 3 |
| Tim Seifert & Glenn Phillips | 15 | 10 |
| Tim Seifert & Mark Chapman | 23 | 17 |
| Tim Seifert & Daryl Mitchell | 2 | 3 |
| Mitchell Santner & Daryl Mitchell | 52 | 28 |
| Mitchell Santner & James Neesham | 17 | 16 |
| Mitchell Santner & Matt Henry | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner & Lockie Ferguson | 11 | 11 |
| Jacob Duffy & Lockie Ferguson | 7 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Allen | 2.4 | 31 |
| 2 | Rachin Ravindra | 3.1 | 32 |
| 3 | Glenn Phillips | 4.5 | 47 |
| 4 | Mark Chapman | 7.4 | 70 |
| 5 | Tim Seifert | 8.1 | 72 |
| 6 | Daryl Mitchell | 12.5 | 124 |
| 7 | James Neesham | 15.3 | 141 |
| 8 | Matt Henry | 15.4 | 141 |
| 9 | Mitchell Santner | 17.3 | 152 |
| 10 | Jacob Duffy | 18.6 | 159 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs India |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 08-Mar-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad |
| Seating Capacity | 132000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: New Zealand vs India (NZ vs IND)
New Zealand will face India in a thrilling match on 08-Mar-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report for NZ vs IND Final Match
The Pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is considered good for the better. The ground is big however the surface is flat and outfield is quick making it easier for the batters to score the runs.
Narendra Modi Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Ahmedabad, IN will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 31°C on the match day with 62% humidity and 17.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 72% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
New Zealand is known for its strong batting and bowling, while India remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. New Zealand will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while India will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between New Zealand batting and India bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will New Zealand showcase its strengths, or will India pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 08-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
