Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium against New Zealand in the final, Abhishek completed his fifty in 18 balls as India set the tone for the final. Abhishek Sharma innings comes after he was underfire for a poor batting show at the start of the tournament.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Abhishek-Sanju give India perfect start with 92 runs in powerplay

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, showed faith in both Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy, who have endured poor form in the later stages of the tournament. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Underfire Varun, Abhishek retain spot in Playing XI as India go unchanged

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, here is a look at five captains to lead India in a World Cup final, men’s senior only. The honourable list also features the likes of Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma.

From MS Dhoni to Suryakumar Yadav, 5 captains to lead India in a World Cup final (men’s senior only)

Varun Chakaravarthy's return of 186/4 in 16 overs has seen him attract critics and could face the heat in the final. His economy rate has become a huge concern for the team management considering India have looted runs against Zimbabwe and England in their recent encounters. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Kuldeep in, Varun out; will India pull the plug for high-stakes contest?

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. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report

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?

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. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Kapil Dev backs Abhishek Sharma for final, says 'he should believe in himself'

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.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: No Kettleborough! ICC names Illingworth, Wharf as on-field umpires

As things stand, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will now host the first semifinal on Mar 4, while Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the other semifinal. Since Pakistan are no longer in the tournament, the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ahmedabad confirmed as venue for final; Kolkata, Mumbai to host semis after Pakistan's exit

Sanju Samson smashed his maiden T20I ton during the home Bangladesh series, early this month. The right-hander was part of the Rohit Sharma-led India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 edition, co-hosted by West Indies and the USA, eventually won by the Men in Blue.

You spent 10 minutes with a player who is not playing: Samson recalls Rohit's gesture after T20 WC final snub

David Miller recalled the last-over drama from India versus South Africa 2024 T20 World Cup final, held in Kensington Oval, Barbados on June 29. Two unbeaten teams met in the marquee final as SA aimed to win their maiden ICC WC title whereas Rohit Sharma-led India were eyeing their first success in an ICC event since the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Wasn't expecting...: Miller recalls dismissal from Ind vs SA T20 WC final, says 'it was really frustrating...'

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey lauded pacer Jasprit Bumrah while recalling his spell in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. On June 29, Rohit Sharma-led India faced South Africa in the tournament finale, in Barbados.

Former bowling coach recalls Jasprit Bumrah's 'magical' T20 WC final spell, calls him a 'leader'

India beat South Africa by 7 runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on June 29 to end their 11-year-long ICC title drought and also claim their second T20 WC title.

'If you think you can...': Axar Patel recalls Virat Kohli's words during crucial partnership in T20 WC final

Team India returned home on Thursday morning (July 4) in New Delhi after a victorious T20 World Cup campaign, in West Indies and the USA. They landed in New Delhi and met PM Narendra Modi before heading to Mumbai, where the BCCI had an open bus victory parade arranged for the national side.

Team India return home: Will remember hugging Rohit after T20 World Cup final win, says Virat Kohli

On Saturday (Jun 29), Rohit Sharma-led India beat South Africa by 7 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at the Kensington Oval, Barbados to win their second title.

WATCH: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma wear India flag WITH PRIDE after historic T20 World Cup win

Team India gave a fitting farewell to outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in the contest at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on Saturday (June 29).

‘I am particularly...’: Greg Chappell ‘pleased’ for Rahul Dravid after India’s T20 World Cup triumph

Virat Kohli hugged it out with Indian captain Rohit Sharma after India's remarkable triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup final at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on Saturday (June 29).

WATCH: EMOTIONAL Virat Kohli hugs Rohit Sharma as video breaks the internet post India's T20 WC win

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli bowed out of the T20 format on a high after he helped India win the T20 World Cup on Saturday (June 29). Virat, having scored 76 runs in the final was the key figure and was declared Player of the Match, before stating that it was his last T20I match in the Bleed Blue of the Indian team.

Virat Kohli bows out on a high as legendary batter confirms T20I retirement after World Cup win

India head coach Rahul Dravid had a happy send-off on Saturday (June 29) after Rohit Sharma’s side won the T20 World Cup having defeated South Africa in the final.

Rahul Dravid bids adieu to Team India on a winning note after Rohit Sharma's men triumph in T20 WC final

Team India is all ready to find the missing piece in the puzzle as they get ready for the T20 World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday (June 29). The match will also see India head coach Rahul Dravid drop curtains on his impressive tenure with the national side.

T20 World Cup Final: 'Every day is a fresh day' - Rahul Dravid ready to put behind ODI WC disappointment

Virat Kohli came good in the final of the T20 World Cup on Saturday (June 29) and showcased his class with the bat. Having scored only 75 runs in seven matches so far at the T20 World Cup 2024, the former India skipper amassed 76 runs off 59 deliveries in a difficult situation.

T20 World Cup 2024: Virat Kohli continues impressive run in World Cup finals with 76-run knock against SA

Wicket 0 Wicket - South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj dismissed Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant in the space of the three balls in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against India on Saturday (June 29).

T20 WC 2024, Final: W.0.W! SA's Keshav Maharaj dismisses Rohit, Pant within three balls to jolt India - WATCH

The stage is set for the T20 World Cup final as South Africa square off against India in a mouth-watering clash on Saturday (June 29) at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Explained: What will happen if India-South Africa T20 World Cup final gets washed out on reserve day

Team India is all set to take guard in its first T20 World Cup final in a decade as they face South Africa on Saturday (June 29) at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Flashback: What happened last time Team India played in the T20 World Cup final?

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