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  Mitchell Santner fine with New Zealand being underdogs even in T20 World Cup final

  March 07, 2026 17:37 IST

  New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is aware that his team is not the favourites to win the T20 World Cup final. India are the favourites as they are the hosts and given their record in the lead up to the World Cup. But Santner is happy with the underdogs tag and is keen to break a few hearts.

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  ‘Might break a few hearts to lift the trophy’ - Santner’s cheeky response to World Cup possibility

  March 07, 2026 15:05 IST

  Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner gave a cheeky reply about winning in front of 1.4 billion Indians, saying they “might break a few hearts to lift the trophy.” He stressed T20 is a game of moments and put pressure on India, the home side.

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  England, West Indies, South Africa players to leave India soon after being stranded

  March 07, 2026 16:22 IST

  England, West Indies, and South Africa will finally leave India after being stranded post T20 World Cup due to the West Asia war. England is scheduled to depart on Saturday, while West Indies and South Africa fly together to Johannesburg. Afterwards, the Caribbeans will travel to Antigua.

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  Ellyse Perry sets new Test record for Australia with 76-run knock against India in Perth

  March 07, 2026 13:54 IST

  Ellyse Perry became Australia’s top run-scorer in women’s Test cricket, surpassing Karen Rolton, with 76 runs against India in Perth. She also reached 1000 Test runs and anchored a 128-run partnership with Annabel Sutherland as Australia recovered from early wickets.

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  Railways announces special train from Delhi to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final

  March 07, 2026 12:31 IST

  Railway will run a special train from New Delhi to Sabarmati for fans travelling to Ahmedabad to watch the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8. Train 04062 departs at 11:45 PM with 19 AC coaches via Gurugram and Jaipur.

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  Suryakumar Yadav needs to score runs, says Aakash Chopra after listing his poor show in World Cups

  March 07, 2026 11:55 IST

  Aakash Chopra has urged Suryakumar Yadav to deliver in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. Chopra highlighted SKY’s struggles against spin and big opponents, saying the captain must produce a crucial knock in the summit clash.

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  Jasprit Bumrah’s death over mastery can scare New Zealand in T20 World Cup final as stats suggest

  March 07, 2026 10:37 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah’s death over brilliance has been crucial for India, conceding just 60 runs and taking nine wickets since T20 WC 2024. After a match-turning semi-final vs England, he will be key against New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert in the final at Ahmedabad.

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  Should India drop Varun Chakravarthy for Kuldeep Yadav in T20 World Cup final vs New Zealand?

  March 07, 2026 8:43 IST

  Ahead of the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand, Varun Chakravarthy’s costly semi-final outing against England has sparked debate over India’s bowling combination, with Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar emerging as options.

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  Lakshya Sen outclasses China's Li Shifeng to progress to All England Open semi-final

  March 07, 2026 7:28 IST

  Lakshya Sen advanced to the semi-finals of the All England Open Badminton Championships after defeating Li Shifeng 21-13, 21-16 in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler secured a straight-games win in 45 minutes to reach his third men’s singles semi-final at the tournament.

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  12 ISL clubs call out AIFF over revenue share in crisis-hit season

  March 07, 2026 6:53 IST

  12 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs accused the All India Football Federation of taking nearly 40% revenue and earning ₹3.4 crore profit in a crisis-hit season despite claiming it wouldn’t profit. Clubs say they are bearing most operational costs and demand a fair partnership.

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  Suspense around Ahmedabad pitch for IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final ends: Details here

  March 06, 2026 23:45 IST

  The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has always been under scrutiny as it never suited Team India in the ICC events. They lost to Australia in the World Cup final in 2023 and also went down to South Africa in the Super 8 round of ongoing T20 WC. How will be the pitch for T20 WC final?

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  Glenn Phillips hopes Jasprit Bumrah has an off day in T20 World Cup final, 'He's also a human'

  March 06, 2026 22:14 IST

  New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips is hoping that Jasprit Bumrah has an off day in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. Bumrah was the difference between the two teams when India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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  ‘Take her to Ahmedabad’: Viral girl’s emotional prayer before IND vs ENG semifinal wins hearts

  March 06, 2026 21:04 IST

  India defeated England by seven runs in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup to enter the final. However, a little girl is now going viral who was spotted praying during the national anthem before the match started. Fans are demanding to take her to Ahmedabad as well.

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  IND vs NZ: Team India players reach Ahmedabad ahead of T20 World Cup final on Sunday - Watch video

  March 06, 2026 20:29 IST

  India are set to face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 8, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Two days ahead of the summit clash, the Indian team reached Ahmedabad today and will train at the venue on Saturday.

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  IND vs NZ: 3 New Zealand players India need to be wary of in T20 World Cup final

  March 06, 2026 19:08 IST

  India and New Zealand will lock horns in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 8. The Kiwis have once again punched above their weight to make it to their second consecutive ICC final. Here are 3 New Zealand players India need to be wary of in the T20 World Cup final

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  Sunil Gavaskar gives massive compliment to India's T20 WC semifinal hero

  March 06, 2026 18:19 IST

  Several Indian players played a crucial role in India's semifinal win over England, which witnessed a stunning 499 runs being scored in 40 overs. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar has come up with a massive compliment for one of the best players in the semifinal win for India.

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  ICC confirms match officials for India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final on Sunday

  March 06, 2026 17:09 IST

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the list of match officials for the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. The summit clash is set to take place on March 8 (Sunday) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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  ICC announces eight nominees for T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, only one Indian in list

  March 06, 2026 15:49 IST

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced eight nominees for the T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award, with Sanju Samson the only Indian on the list. His knocks of 97* and 89 played a key role in India reaching the final.

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  Jasprit Bumrah is not just a once-in-a-generation bowler but century kind of bowler: Sunil Gavaskar

  March 06, 2026 15:15 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-defining spell to help India beat England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. Sunil Gavaskar later hailed the pacer as a “once-in-a-century” bowler for his impact across formats.

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  Ahmedabad pitch in focus as India host New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 final

  March 06, 2026 14:36 IST

  India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch, known for high-scoring games this tournament, is under focus as India look to overcome past setbacks and their poor record against New Zealand.

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  Jacob Bethell sets new England record with century against India in T20 World Cup semi-final

  March 06, 2026 13:21 IST

  England’s Jacob Bethell smashed 105 off 48 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against India at the Wankhede Stadium, becoming the youngest England player to score centuries in all three formats. India won by seven runs and will face New Zealand in the final.

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  How many India cricketers will play their first T20 World Cup final? Know details

  March 06, 2026 12:44 IST

  Six Indian cricketers - Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar and Varun Chakravarthy will be making their T20 World Cup final debut, with only four expected in the playing XI as India face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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  Four India cricketers make Test debut in one-off Test vs Australia in Perth

  March 06, 2026 11:15 IST

  India handed Test debuts to Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud, Kashvee Gautam and Sayali Satghare in the one-off Test against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth. The match also marks Alyssa Healy’s final international appearance as Australia aim to seal the series.

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  IND vs AUS Live cricket score: India lose eight wickets, Jemimah departs after half-century

  March 06, 2026 15:22 IST

  Alyssa Healy prepares for her final international as Australia face India in a one-off Test at WACA Ground in Perth. Australia lead the points-based series 8-4, leaving Harmanpreet Kaur’s India needing a win to level the contest.

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  Sanju Samson breaks Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup record with monstrous innings vs England

  March 06, 2026 9:42 IST

  Sanju Samson smashed 89 off 42 vs England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. He hit seven sixes in the match and broke Rohit Sharma’s record for most sixes by an Indian in a single edition. The Kerala batter now tops the list with 16 maximums in the 2026 edition.

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  India vs England broke major T20 World Cup records, Varun Chakravarthy escapes embarrassing feat

  March 06, 2026 8:40 IST

  India edged past England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede. Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253, while Jacob Bethell’s 105 kept England in the hunt. The match produced a record 34 sixes and the highest aggregate in T20 World Cup history.

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  Axar Patel says he was ready to bowl final over against England in T20 WC semifinal

  March 05, 2026 23:53 IST

  Axar Patel has revealed that he was ready to bowl the final over in the thrilling semifinal against England. England needed 30 runs to win in the last over and Axar had an over left. However, the captain Suryakumar Yadav went with Shivam Dube who delivered a decent over.

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  'Jasprit Bumrah deserves the POTM award' - Sanju Samson after India's thrilling seven-run win

  March 05, 2026 23:39 IST

  Sanju Samson, who scored 89 off 42 against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, said Jasprit Bumrah deserved the Player of the Match award. Bumrah’s brilliant death overs turned the game as India held off Jacob Bethell’s 105 to win by seven runs.