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Both, India and New Zealand have been scrappy in the tournament so far. The Kiwis, however, played a near-perfect game in the semis against SA while India escaped England's fightback by just seven runs. Both the side, however, have a lot of match winners who can turn the game on their own.

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Playing in Birmingham, Sen defeated Canada’s Lai 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 to book his place in the final. Sen now takes on Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-yi for the championship as he tries to improve from his 2022 silver medal performance.

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With a shot at glory on hands, India and New Zealand will be eager to win the final and add another trophy to their cabinet. India could also become the first team to defend the T20 World Cup, while New Zealand can win their first mens senior cricket World Cup. 

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Varun, currently ranked number 1 in T20Is, was exceptional during the group stage of the tournament -  picking up 9 wickets in four innings. Come Super 8, he has managed just 4 wickets in 3 matches, and in last match vs England in semis, he finished with 1/64 in 4 overs.

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The Kiwi skipper is aware that they aren’t the favourites to win the tournament but they are looking to break some hearts just like Pat Cummins’ Australia did in 2023.

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It is the weather gods that could also influence the outcome of the World Cup final in Ahmedabad. So here is a look at what the weather will be like and how it could influence the outcome and whether rain will play spoilsport.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa. 

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India will face New Zealand in their second consecutive T20 World Cup final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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Lakshya Sen, the only Indian left in the All England Open, took on Li Shifeng in the quarterfinal on Friday. Lakshya won in straight games to enter the semifinals and will face Canada's Victor Lai on Saturday.

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Here is a look at India's performance in last five ICC World Cup finals in men’s senior only tournaments as India take on New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup final. The list also features India’s 2023 ODI World Cup campaign along with the 2011 and 2007 triumphs. 

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According to the latest report on Friday (Mar 7), the West Indies team and its supporting staff are still in India, almost a week after their exit from the T20 World Cup 2026.

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Abhishek had a series of ducks at the start of the T20 World Cup before resuming form in the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. India will rely heavily on the services of Abhishek, who has been wanting to return to form. So far in the tournament, he has scored 89 runs in seven innings. 

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The T20 World Cup 2026 final contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf.

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