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ICC T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes New Zealand pacer Matt Henry could pose a serious challenge for Indias batters in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chopra described Henry as a dangerous bowler who has the ability to trouble batters regardless of the pitch conditions. Matt Henry is a very dangerous bowler and he is going to cause problems for India in the final. Sometimes he can be expensive,

Cricket World Cup: New Zealand seamer Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from Women's ODIs, drawing curtains on her 15-year career in the format. She will continue to be available for selection in T20Is. NZC said Tahuhu will be part of the White Ferns squad for the T20I series against South Africa which will be named on Tuesday. Since making her ODI debut as a 20-year-old against Australia in Brisbane in the 2011 Rose Bowl series, Tahuhu has gone on to represent New Zealand in 103 ODIs and

T20 World Cup: New Zealand head coach Rob Walter acknowledged Indias status as favourites ahead of the T20 World Cup final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, but insisted that the Black Caps are comfortable embracing the underdog tag and backing their collective strength to challenge for the title. Speaking before the summit clash, Walter said New Zealand have grown accustomed to being labelled underdogs, especially when facing a cricketing powerhouse like India. I think were s

ICC T20 World Cup: Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived here in the city on Sunday morning hours before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final to be played between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Dhoni holds a special place in Indias T20 World Cup history, having led the team to their first title in the inaugural edition in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in the final. In 2024, Rohit joined the list of World Cup-winning captains when India defeated South Africa in the f

World Test Championships Final: When two cricketing giants meet in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, India stand on the cusp of a record third title, while New Zealand eye their maiden crown. India have never beaten New Zealand in T20 World Cups, and the recent history of ICC events in Ahmedabad hasnt been kind to the Men in Blue. Can India become the first team to win back-to-back titles? Notably, India are chasing a few firsts in the summit clash, as they are aiming to become the first host t

Defending champions India play New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third time and the country of 1.4 billion expecting nothing less. Standing in the way of Suryakumar Yadav's hosts are a team who have already upset the odds with a thumping nine-wicket win over previously unbeaten South Africa to reach the final. After Finn Allen's record 33-ball century in the semi-finals, a buoyant New Zealand believe they can finally win a T20 Wor

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday there would be butterflies in the stomach when he walks out for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, with expectations sky-high for the hosts. The blockbuster final in Ahmedabad on Sunday is expected to attract over 100,000 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium and hundreds of millions more watching on TV. Defending champions India are targeting a record third title and looking to become the first team to win back-to-back trophies. No country h

T20 World Cup: As defending champion India get ready for a second successive final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where they will face New Zealand, concerns are being raised over the recent poor performance of mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, who conceded 1-64 in four overs in the semifinal against England. But on the eve of the summit clash, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav dismissed concerns over his most potent weapon and the highest-ranked bowler in ICC T20 Rankings. The figures of 1-64 i

Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group: The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title triumph with a victory march through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, said sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday. Last week, the Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir secured a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy title by overcoming heavyweights Karnataka on the basis of a first innings lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali. Jammu and Kas

Maine Payal Hai Chhankai: Global pop superstar Ricky Martin, alongside iconic Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh, will headline a spectacular closing ceremony at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The ceremony that blends international star power with the vibrant energy of Indian music will feature large-scale performances from the three world-renowned artists before co-hosts India take on New Zealand in what is likely to pr

Only Pratika Rawal: Lucy Hamilton and Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball yet again as Australia tightened their grip on the one-off Pink-ball Test against India, as the visitors closed the second day with 105/6 in 29 overs and trail the hosts by 20 runs at the WACA Ground on Saturday. It was a day on which Annabel was once again the standout performer she followed up her fourth Test century with two wickets in the final session to cap a dominant all-round display. Her 129 off 171 balls wa

ICC T20 World Cup: England head coach Brendon McCullum has defended his coaching approach following his side's exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the white-ball side still has the potential to achieve 'special stuff' if their talent is managed properly. Englands campaign ended in the semi-finals after a narrow 7-run defeat to India in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The loss came after England had progressed through the Super 8 stage with a perfe

Only Pratika Rawal: Lucy Hamilton and Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball yet again as Australia tightened their grip on the one-off Pink-ball Test against India, as the visitors closed the second day with 105/6 in 29 overs and trail the hosts by 20 runs at the WACA Ground in Perth on Saturday. It was a day where Annabel was once again the standout performer -she followed up her fourth Test century with two wickets in the final session to cap a dominant all-round display. Her 129 off 171 ba

IND vs NZ, Final, Cricket Tips :The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will host the final game. The defending champion, India, are ready to put their title on the line against New Zealand. This final will be taking place at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8 at 7 PM IST. Both teams are coming off a dominating batting performance. Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy are a big concern for India. New Zealand know India very well, as these two teams were up against each other in five T20Is. Finn Allen and Tim

ICC T20 World Cup: South Africa allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, with fellow allrounder Wiaan Mulder named as his replacement in the 15-member squad. Bosch, who represents the Dolphins in domestic cricket, has so far played just one match for South Africa. The 26-year-old was expected to make his T20I debut during the series in New Zealand before the injury ruled him out. Mulder, on the other hand, br

ICC T20 World Cup: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner believes India's Varun Chakaravarthy can still be a threat for his side in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, saying that it will only take one match for the mystery spinner to get back in form. Speaking ahead of the title clash, Santner, who is New Zealand's spin spearhead, defended Varun after he conceded 64 runs against England in the semi-final. The New Zealand skipper said bowling on a flat

T20 World Cup: Former India spinner Anil Kumble noted that Varun Chakaravarthy's slump in form could increase the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah to do well in the upcoming encounter as the Men in Blue gear up for a high-stakes summit clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup against New Zealand on Sunday. Chakaravarthy, the top-ranked T20I bowler, was among Indias standout bowlers in the group stage, taking nine wickets in four matches at an economy rate of 5.2. However, since the Super Eight phase, his r

ICC T20 World Cup: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the BlackCaps would not mind playing the role of the villains if it means silencing the home crowd and lifting the trophy in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against India to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. New Zealand have been one of the most consistent teams in ICC white-ball tournaments in recent years. This is their fifth appearance in an ICC white-ball final in the last 11 years. However, none of their pr

New Zealand will not mind breaking a few hearts in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday. Santner's side will face India on Sunday in Ahmedabad with over 100,000 home fans expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and have never won a white-ball World Cup. I wouldn't mind winning a trophy, Santner said. He added: It's going to be obviously a challenge where everyone

T20 World Cup: Former England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn have lavished praise on Indias pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the greatest pacer ever following his match-winning performance against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal. Bumrah played a pivotal role in Indias dominant victory, delivering a stunning 18th over where he conceded just six runs, effectively derailing Englands chase. His exceptional bowling helped India reach the final for the second consecutive e

ICC T20 World Cup: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 second semi-final between defending champions India and two-time winners England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday has become the most-streamed match in the history of T20Is, with 619 million views, surpassing the previous record set in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final played between India and South Africa, which generated 533 million views. India's leading streaming platform JioHotstar recorded an unprecedented 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers during

T20 World Cup: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull feels India have no reason to leave out Varun Chakravarthy in favour of Kuldeep Yadav for the Mens T20 World Cup final to be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday, adding that the crafty wrist-spinner is not yet vulnerable despite being expensive since the Super Eights stage. Chakravarthy, the top-ranked T20I bowler, was among Indias standout bowlers in the group stage, taking nine wickets in four matches at an economy rate of 5.2. But since the Su

Debutant Lucy Hamilton: Annabel Sutherland smashed a masterful 129 to put Australia in command of the pink-ball Test against India, as the hosts extended their lead to 112 runs at the dinner break on day twos play, despite a determined effort from the visitors to stay in the contest. The session majorly belonged to Annabel, who reached her fourth Test century off 133 deliveries and became the first Australian woman to score four hundreds in the format and the first to record three tons in succes

T20 World Cup: Two cricketing giants, one historic final. India stand on the cusp of a record third T20 World Cup title, while New Zealand eye their maiden crown. After a thrilling and unpredictable campaign, both teams have reached the ultimate showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a venue that promises a grand stage for whats set to be an epic contest. Indias lethal pacers will go head-to-head with New Zealands explosive openers, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen. Allen, the fastest T20

T20 World Cup: New Zealands handling of Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the Mens T20 World Cup final, especially by their openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, will be dictated by the situation of the game rather than any fixed blueprint, said former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull. Allen and Seifert will be under the spotlight in the title clash to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday after breaking the record for most runs by a partnership in a single edition of the tournam

T20 World Cup: The long wait of the West Indies cricket team to leave India after getting knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026 from the Super 8s is finally getting over as the Caribbean side will depart from India along with England and South Africa over the weekend on a special charter plane arranged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to middle east travel disruptions. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, two-time champions England will depart from Mumbai on Saturday evening, whi

Opener Finn Allen has long been regarded as the hardest hitter of a cricket ball in New Zealand and his performance in taking his side to the T20 World Cup final showed just why. His record-breaking 33-ball hundred, with eight sixes and 10 fours, in the semi-final took apart a high-class South Africa bowling attack in brutal fashion. Allen obliterated the previous T20 World Cup century record of 47 balls by Chris Gayle in 2016 as New Zealand chased down 170 in just 12.5 overs on Wednesday. Now h

Ellyse Perry: Veteran seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry said she was relishing her time in the middle after becoming Australias leading run-scorer in womens Tests during day two of the one-off pink-ball match against India at the WACA Ground on Saturday. Ellyse, 35, overtook Karen Roltons tally of 1,002 Test runs by crossing the 1,000-run milestone with a single before driving a boundary to claim the record. She was eventually dismissed lbw by Deepti Sharma for 76, leaving her with 1,006 run

T20 World Cup: New Zealand are now just one win away from completing a remarkable turnaround. After suffering a disappointing group-stage exit in the 2024 edition, the BlackCaps have staged an impressive comeback at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Recording five victories and only two defeats so far, New Zealand have surged into the final and stand on the brink of securing their first-ever title. Standing between them and that historic triumph is Team India, the very side that denied them silv

ICC T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has backed Varun Chakaravarthy and Abhishek Sharma to feature in Indias playing XI for the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sharing his views ahead of the title clash, Chopra said he would stick with the same combination and would not make major changes to the team that has reached the final. The former India opener stated that he would continue t

Cricket Australia: Annabel Sutherlands unbeaten 93 and Ellyse Perrys composed 76 steered Australia into ascendancy on day two of the one-off pink-ball Test against India, as the hosts reached 217/4 in 58 overs at tea, with their lead sitting at 19 runs at the WACA Ground on Saturday. Resuming from 96/3, Australia controlled the morning session as Ellyse and Annabel consolidated their overnight stand. Both raised their respective half-centuries with authority and kept the scoreboard moving agains

T20 World Cup: Team India secured their spot in the ICC Men's 2026 T20 World Cup final following their semi-final victory over England and will now face New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, the venue has stirred mixed feelings among Indian fans because it was also where they suffered a painful defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Before the summit clash, lets dissect India's history at the worlds largest stadium. The Men in Blue have played 10 match

T20 World Cup: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has revealed the reason behind his energetic celebration after dismissing Jacob Bethell in the second semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Hardik's fast throw at the striker's end in the final over of England's chase helped end Bethel's magnificent innings of 102 runs. The reaction from the 32-year-old after dismissing Bethell was telling as he was very animated in his celebration, p

As Team India: As Team India prepares for Sundays high-stakes summit clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand, former India spinner Piyush Chawla believes managing emotions will be the defining factor for the hosts in a pressure-filled home final. Chawla stressed that while the expectations surrounding India may add pressure, the key for players is to embrace the occasion and focus on expressing themselves on the field. You just have to go out there, control your emotions and exp

T20 World Cup Final: Defending champions India will look to create history when they face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India is looking to become the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand will be aiming for their first. As fans eagerly anticipate the match, concerns about the weather persist, leaving many wondering what will happen if the summit clash gets washed out due to rain. According to the

T20 World Cup Final: India, as hosts and defending champions, with recent bilateral wins over their opponents, might be slight favourites for Sundays ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, history is on the Black Caps' side: New Zealand have never lost a single game to India in the tournament's history. An overview of how each of their previous three meetings unfolded: 1. T20 World Cup 2007: New Zealand won by 10 runs in Johannesburg (Quarter-fin

T20 World Cup: New Zealand are one step away from completing an impressive redemption story at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. After being eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 tournament, the Black Caps have bounced back with five wins and two losses to reach the final. They will face the Indian team, the same opponent that beat them in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. New Zealand started their campaign with a tense but steady chase against Afghanistan. Tim Seifert played a key role, s

T20 World Cup: An upbeat Indian team will square off against a strong New Zealand side in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, in what will be a second ICC tournament summit clash between the two teams in the past one year after the Champions Trophy final that took place a year ago, on March 9, 2025. India head into the final against New Zealand with a slight edge. Playing at home, carrying the tag of defending champions, and coming off recent bilateral wins a

T20 World Cup: Defending champions India will face New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The India team had a strong and steady campaign leading to the final of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, achieving seven wins in eight matches. Their journey started with a 29-run win against the United States national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7. They then dominated the Namibia with a convincing 9

Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament: West Zone secured a commanding 143-run victory against North Zone in the opening match of the Womens Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026, rechristened as the Beyond Boundaries Trophy, commenced at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, on Friday. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, West Zone posted 233/5 in 20 overs, powered by a brilliant 102 off 46 balls by Saloni (SR 221.74). Takhuben Amraji Kukadiya added 49 runs to strengthen the innings

T20 World Cup: New Zealands batting allrounder Glenn Phillips said his side were used to being the David against giant sides like India all the time and that they are going to put their best foot forward for the country when the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. New Zealand, a nation of 5.5 million, has reached the summit clash against the hosts, who can call upon a talent pool vast enough to field multiple competitive sides. I mean,

Skipper Alyssa Healy: Australia seized the upper hand in the one-off pink-ball Test against India at the WACA Ground in Perth by ending day one at 96/3 and trailing by 102 runs, after debutant Lucy Hamilton and Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball on Friday. Skipper Alyssa Healy, in her farewell international game, won the toss and sent India in to bat first under scorching heat. That decision paid off as Annabel found magnificent swing and seam to pick 4-46, while Lucy was accurate and foun

United Arab Emirates: England Women's cricket team have relocated their pre-season training camp from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pretoria in South Africa due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent military developments in the Gulf region. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had originally planned for the squad to travel to the UAE earlier this week. However, the trip was cancelled after the security situation in the region deteriorated following US-Israeli air st

Lucknow Super Giants: India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans, friends, and well-wishers for their love and blessings following the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar with Saaniya Chandhok. Tendulkar thanked everyone who extended their wishes to the couple and the family during the wedding celebrations held in the city, through a post on social media. As Arjun and Saaniya begin this new chapter together, we feel incredibly grateful for the love and bless

Skipper Alyssa Healy: Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland shared an unbroken stand of 38 to guide Australia to 96/3 in 27 overs at stumps and trail India by 102 runs on day one of the one-off pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground on Friday. After bowling out India for 198, Australia were forced to negotiate a tricky session under lights. Phoebe Litchfield fell cheaply to debutant pacer Kranti Gaud, while skipper Alyssa Healy managed only 13 in what could be her penultimate international innings. Deb

DY Patil T20 Cup: Ajay Mandals all-round show helped Canara Bank beat DY Patil Red by three runs in the semifinal of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday. Mandals impressive showing meant Canara Bank will take on Mumbai Customs in the final, after the latter sealed a five-wicket win over DY Patil Blue. Mandal anchored Canara Banks innings by hitting 46 as they posted 181/9 in 20 overs. DY Patil Reds left-arm pacer Naman Tiwari (4-33) grabbed a hat-trick in the final over,

T20 World Cup: Defending champions India will face New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India and New Zealand have faced each other 30 times in the shortest format of the game. Out of these encounters, the Men in Blue have registered 18 victories, while the Blackcaps have won 11 matches. Over the years, Indian batters have played a key role in securing wins against New Zealand in T20Is. As the two teams pre

T20 World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia praised the thrilling ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal between the India national cricket team and England national cricket team at Wankhede Stadium, saying the contest had tension, thunderous cheers and unforgettable moments. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Saikia said the high-intensity clash on Thursday evening captured the excitement and drama of the tournament, with the electrifying atmosphere at the ic

After Alyssa Healy: Fast-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland claimed 4-46 while debutant pacer Lucy Hamilton impressed with 3-31 as Australia bowled out India for 198 on day one of the one-off pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground on Friday. After Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bowl first in her final international game, Australias seamers made full use of the lively pitch by striking at regular intervals to ensure India never built sustained momentum. For India, Jemimah Rodrigues compose

T20 World Cup: England duo of Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been named as on-field umpires for the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup final, to be played between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Illingworth will oversee his second successive T20 World Cup final, after having been on ground with Chris Gaffaney in the 2024 decider, where India beat South Africa by seven runs in Barbados. The appointment adds to Illingworths recent run of high-profile on-field umpiri