The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final has been set with the India vs New Zealand match, which the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is hosting on Sunday night (March 8). 

In the group stage of the tournament, hosts and defending champions India were the Group A champions, while New Zealand were the Group D runners-up. Men in Blues won all four matches of their group (USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and Netherlands), while the Blackcaps lost against South Africa but comfortably won other group stage fixtures against UAE, Afghanistan, and Canada. 

Later, in the Super Eights, India finished as Group 1 runners-up, where they lost against South Africa before defeating Zimbabwe and the West Indies. On the other hand, New Zealand were in Group 2, where they finished as runners-up after a washout against Pakistan, a victory against Sri Lanka, and a thrilling defeat against England. 

In the first Semi-final, New Zealand thrashed South Africa by nine wickets. Later, in the second Semi-final, India claimed a seven-run victory in the high-scoring thriller against England. 

See Also: India vs New Zealand rivalry achieves rare ICC finals milestone

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Final - IND vs NZ: Toss Update

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Final - IND vs NZ: Playing XIs

New Zealand made one change in the playing XI. Jacob Duffy has replaced Cole McConchie for the match. 

New Zealand playing XI