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T20 WC: Duffy Replaces McConchie As New Zealand Elect To Bowl First Against Unchanged India
T20 World Cup: 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.
India are chasing a record third Men’s T20 World Cup crown, while New Zealand are eyeing their maiden title. Victory for India would also make them the first team to win back-to-back editions and the first to lift the trophy on home soil. Interestingly, New Zealand have won all of their matches in this World Cup while chasing.
After winning the toss, Santner said, “The pitch looks pretty good. We will see if it does anything and try to restrict them to a chasable score. Boys are good. This is why we are playing. It did. Great occasion, the semifinal, and the guys will take confidence from that. This is the biggest stage, and everyone is ready.”
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ICC T20 World Cup: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir's wife Natasha Jain has arrived in the city with daughters, Aazeen and Aaniza, ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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T20 World Cup: Australia captain Alyssa Healy expressed pride and emotion after signing off her international career with a memorable victory as Australia defeated India women's national cricket team by 10 wickets in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground to seal the multi-format series 12-4.
T20 WC: Dhoni Arrives In Ahmedabad Ahead Of IND-NZ Summit Clash
ICC T20 World Cup: Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived here in the city on Sunday morning hours before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final to be played between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
T20 WC: Weather And Pitch Conditions For India-New Zealand Final
When two cricketing giants meet in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, India stand on the cusp of a record third title, while New Zealand eye their maiden crown.
'Team India Will Lift Trophy': Fans Excited For T20 World Cup Final Showdown
New Delhi Railway Station: After more than a month of thrilling encounters and nail-biting finishes, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its grand finale, with India set to face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Cricket fans across the country are brimming with excitement and confidence, expressing strong belief that Team India will lift the coveted trophy.
T20 WC: New Zealand Will Be At Their Best Regardless Of Soil Used For Ahmedabad Pitch, Says Doull
T20 World Cup: Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull thinks the Black Caps will not be fazed by the nature of the soil in the pitch for Sunday’s Men’s T20 World Cup final against India, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
T20 WC: Chakravarthy Not Vulnerable, Don’t See India Getting Kuldeep Ahead Of Him, Says Doull
T20 World Cup: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull feels India have no reason to leave out Varun Chakravarthy in favour of Kuldeep Yadav for the Men’s T20 World Cup final to be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday, adding that the crafty wrist-spinner is not yet vulnerable despite being expensive since the Super Eights stage.
T20 WC: New Zealand’s Approach Towards Bumrah Depends On Situation In The Final, Says Doull
T20 World Cup: New Zealand’s handling of India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the Men’s T20 World Cup final, especially by their openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, will be dictated by the situation of the game rather than any fixed blueprint, said former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull.
T20 WC: New Zealand Are Always ‘David’; Go Out There To Do The Best For Country, Says Phillips
T20 World Cup: New Zealand’s batting allrounder Glenn Phillips said his side were used to being the ‘David’ against giant sides like India all the time and that they are going to put their best foot forward for the country when the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
T20 WC: Illingworth, Wharf Named On-field Umpires For India-New Zealand Title Clash
T20 World Cup: England duo of Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been named as on-field umpires for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, to be played between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
'I Haven't Missed Two Tons, 97 Not Out & 89 Were Big Deal': Samson Plays Down Missing Two Centuries
After Sanju Samson: After Sanju Samson produced yet another masterclass with the bat as India defeated England in a high-scoring thriller by seven runs to enter the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the wicketkeeper batter remained unfazed about narrowly missing out on a century for the second time in the tournament.
T20 WC: Numbers Game From India's Thrilling 7-run Win Over England
T20 World Cup: Defending champions India edged past England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to reach their second successive final at the T20 World Cup.
‘Been A Pretty Whirlwind Couple Of Weeks,’ Says McConchie On Sudden T20 WC Call-up
T20 World Cup: Cole McConchie, New Zealand’s late addition to the squad, had a night to remember in Kolkata during the semi-final clash as the Kiwis knocked out South Africa to become the first finalists of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The fast-bowler said the weeks since his call-up to the side have been a 'whirlwind', saying he was ‘super stoked’ to receive the opportunity.
Just Another Game In Many Ways But Carries Different Weight As Its T20 WC Knockout: Banton
T20 World Cup: Tom Banton was brought into the England T20 side soon after Harry Brook took over as captain. He was one of the two close friends that the captain had shown faith in -- Liam Dawson being the other.
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