India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday 8 March 2026, with play starting at 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Narendra Modi Stadium is the world’s largest cricket ground, with a capacity of 132,000.

India’s 96-run winning margin in a World Cup final was a dominant performance that secured their second consecutive T20 World Cup title. Playing at the largest cricket ground on the planet, in front of 132,000 fans on home soil, India produced one of the most commanding performances in ICC tournament final history. New Zealand, who had stunned South Africa by 9 wickets in the semifinal, were comprehensively outplayed across all departments. The result confirmed India as the supreme force in T20 cricket.

New Zealand’s journey to the final was itself a remarkable achievement. Back-to-back T20 World Cup finals across editions represent a consistency of excellence that few cricketing nations have achieved. The Black Caps beat South Africa convincingly in the semifinal and competed in the group stage with quality and discipline. Against an India side playing at home with enormous momentum, however, the gap proved unbridgeable on the night.

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the largest cricket venue in the world. Opened in 2020 on the site of the former Sardar Patel Stadium, it holds 132,000 spectators and includes an LED lighting system that illuminates the ground for day-night matches. The facility has hosted two ICC final matches and multiple India home matches since opening. India’s record at this ground is exceptional.

Timezone conversions for the 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 13:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 08:30 EST for the US East Coast, 00:30 AEDT (next day) for viewers in Sydney, and 02:30 NZDT (next day) for fans in New Zealand watching their team in a World Cup final. Check Ahmedabad time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. India’s tournament run included topping Group C, progressing through the Super Eight despite a loss to South Africa, beating England by 7 runs in the semifinal, and defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.

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