India defeated New Zealand in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Several celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, among others, cheered up for the Indian team. 

India wins T20 World Cup 2026: Congratulatory messages pour in from celebs including Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma

Dhoni and Gambhir, who played pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 WC as well as 2011 ODI World Cup win, are constantly pitted against each other on social media by the fans. Both of them, however, have never taken each other's name in any form of critical comments.

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India are currently the undisputed white-ball champions, having won the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 before winning the T20 World Cup 2026. SKY said that that team will now focus on LA 28 Olympics gold medal where cricket is making a comeback after decades.

INDIA WIN T20 WC 2026 | Skipper SKY sets new target for team and it is not another T20 World Cup title

Gambhir, who had won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 under MS Dhoni, has now led India to two back-to-back ICC white-ball trophies. Before the T20 World Cup 2026 title win, India had also won the Champions Trophy 2025 as well.

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Now, all eyes will be on how New Zealand’s batting lineup responds to the big target. India, on the other hand, have a strong bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.

Records shatter in Ahmedabad as IND post highest team total in T20 WC Final; NZ need 256 to win

Suryakumar Yadav and Mitchell Santner have both spoken about how momentous the T20 World Cup final is in their own different ways.

’50 percent pressure, 50 percent excitement’: Suryakumar Yadav ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 final

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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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.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 final: What role will weather play as India meet New Zealand in summit clash?

It was India’s emphatic win against England that made the headlines as India edged them in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium. But there was another record that made headlines as the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal broke the record for highest viewership.

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs England semifinal 2 breaks record with unprecedented 65.2 million viewers

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.

T20 World Cup 2026 Final: What happens if rain disrupts IND vs NZ in Ahmedabad?

T20 World Cup 2026 Final: How will Ahmedabad pitch play in IND vs NZ clash?

Here's how you can purchase tickets for the high voltage final match between India and new Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

T20 World Cup 2026 Final: How to book tickets for India vs New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters with highest individual score in a World Cup final in men’s senior only. The list also features the likes of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir as well as we recap ahead of India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final.

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters with highest individual score in a World Cup final (men’s senior only)

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. 

India's performance in last 5 ICC World Cup finals (men’s senior only)

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India's performance in last 5 ICC World Cup finals (men’s senior only)