The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is set for a historic night as the current champions India take on New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. The two strongest teams of the tournament will battle for the trophy. The highly anticipated clash will begin at 7:00 PM IST. More than 130,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium for the big event.

Before the final begins, a spectacular closing ceremony will entertain the crowd. The celebration will start at 5:30 PM IST inside the stadium. Organisers have planned a massive show featuring drones, fireworks and hundreds of dancers. The event aims to combine international pop culture with traditional Indian music and dance.

The ceremony has already created buzz after a video from the final practice session went viral on social media. In the clip, global pop star Ricky Martin was seen vibing to Punjabi singer Sukhbir’s energetic beats. The singer was dancing to the famous track “Oh Ho Ho Ho” during rehearsals. Fans quickly shared the video online, calling it a perfect blend of Latin and Bhangra music.

Star-Studded Ceremony and Final Showdown

The closing ceremony will include performances by Ricky Martin, Punjabi pop sensation Sukhbir Singh, and Gujarati folk singer Falguni Pathak. Falguni is expected to start the show with a lively Garba performance. Several Bollywood celebrities, dignitaries and former cricket captains are also likely to attend the event. The ceremony will add glamour before the cricket action begins.

Watch the video here

When Ricky Martin meets Sukhbir’s Punjabi beats… and suddenly it’s Oh Ho Ho Ho all the way! 🕺🔥

See you guys at the mega Closing Ceremony of the Final Showdown !

Gates Open: 3.30 PM
Performances Begin: 5:30 PM

See you there !#T20WorldCup #FeelTheThrill pic.twitter.com/AquxbTSG9E

— ICC (@ICC) March 8, 2026

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India have reached the final after an impressive campaign in the tournament. Their only setback came against South Africa in the Super 8 stage. However, the team has made a comeback in style, winning important matches. In the semifinal, Suryakumar Yadav’s side defeated England by seven runs after posting a massive total of 253 at the Wankhede Stadium.

New Zealand also come into the final with strong momentum. New Zealand put up a dominant performance in their semi-final against South Africa. They managed a comfortable nine-wicket victory to qualify for the final. Finn Allen held the record for the fastest T20I century by an opening batsman and scored an unbeaten century from 33 balls to help New Zealand to a comfortable win.