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

  Cricket | 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

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

  Cricket | 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

  Cricket | 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?

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

  Cricket | 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'

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

  Cricket | 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

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

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

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

  Cricket | 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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  IND vs NZ 5th T20I: India register new record against New Zealand; Kishan, Suryakumar go berserk

  Cricket | January 31, 2026 21:06 IST

  India set a new T20I record against New Zealand, scoring 271 with Ishan Kishan smashing 103 off 43 and Suryakumar Yadav adding 63. Hardik Pandya also shone. Courtesy of that, New Zealand conceded their highest-ever runs in T20I cricket.

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  Ishan Kishan becomes 2nd Indian cricketer to register major milestone with century vs New Zealand

  Cricket | January 31, 2026 20:22 IST

  Ishan Kishan smashed his maiden T20I century against New Zealand, becoming only the second Indian after Rohit Sharma with a double ODI and T20I century. Alongside Suryakumar Yadav’s 63 off 30, India’s top order looks in prime form for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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  Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing 5th T20I vs New Zealand in Trivandrum?

  Cricket | January 31, 2026 18:53 IST

  India have made three changes to the playing XI for the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Trivandrum. Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav was dropped from the squad as Varun Chakravarthy replaced him. Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan returns as India opt to bat first.

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  IND vs NZ 5th T20I Highlights: India beat New Zealand by 46 runs, bag series 4-1

  Cricket | February 01, 2026 0:09 IST

  IND vs NZ 5th T20I Highlights: India defeated New Zealand in their final match before the T20 World Cup 2026 as their batters put up a jaw-dropping performance. The Men in Blue bagged the series 4-1.

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  IND vs NZ 5th T20I pitch report: How will surface at Greenfield International Stadium play?

  Cricket | January 30, 2026 21:06 IST

  India enter the final T20I after a 50-run loss to New Zealand, with team selection under scrutiny. New Zealand gain momentum with key players returning, while India face questions over Samson’s form and possible changes at Greenfield Stadium.

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  Suryakumar Yadav reveals reason behind playing six batters in 4th T20I vs New Zealand

  Cricket | January 28, 2026 23:03 IST

  Suryakumar Yadav said India intentionally played six batters in the 4th T20I to test World Cup combinations and bowling depth. He also admitted the lack of partnerships hurt the chase as India suffered a 50-run defeat to New Zealand.

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  Why is Ishan Kishan not playing 4th T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam?

  Cricket | January 28, 2026 18:44 IST

  India were forced to bench Ishan Kishan from the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam. The keeper-batter picked up a niggle in the third T20I, as captain Suryakumar Yadav mentioned and for the same reason, was replaced by Arshdeep Singh.

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  IND vs NZ 4th T20I Highlights: New Zealand beat India by 50 runs in Vizag, trail 1-3 in series

  Cricket | January 29, 2026 0:09 IST

  IND vs NZ 4th T20I Highlights: New Zealand earned their first win in the T20I series against India as they defeated the Men in Blue in the fourth clash in Vizag by 50 runs. India lead the series 3-1.