Western Railway announces special trains ahead of IND vs NZ ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Western Railway announced two special trains for the IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Final in Ahmedabad to help fans travel conveniently.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026reaches its exciting climax with the final between India and New Zealand on Sunday, March 8. The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner will lift the trophy and be crowned world champions. Before the final, fans will enjoy a spectacular closing ceremony headlined by global music star Ricky Martin.
Besides this, another surprise awaits Indian fans. This time, the surprise comes from Indian Railways.
Western Railway has announced two special trains to help fans travel easily for the IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad. The trains will run from Mumbai Central to Ahmedabad this weekend, where the final will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium. Return trains have also been arranged to make the journey back smooth and easy.
Notably, India entered the final as defending champions and are just one win away from becoming the first team to lift the T20 World Cup twice in a row. After a strong performance against England in the semi-final, the Men in Blue look in excellent shape. Sanju Samson has been in top form at the top of the order, while captain Suryakumar Yadav’s smart leadership and Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling give India a big edge.
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Mumbai to Ahmedabad Special Train Timings
India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 8. The Men in Blue reached the final for the second time in a row after defeating England in a close match at Wankhede Stadium.
Special Train Details
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09029 | Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad AC Superfast Special (08.03.2026, Sunday – 1 Trip) | Departs Bandra Terminus – 00:05 hrs | Arrives Ahmedabad – 08:40 hrs | Surat, Vadodara |
| 09043 | Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad AC Superfast Special (09.03.2026, Monday – 1 Trip) | Departs Bandra Terminus – 14:30 hrs | Arrives Ahmedabad – 22:55 hrs | Surat, Vadodara |
How to Book Mumbai to Ahmedabad Tickets?
Booking will open in PRS from 08:00 hrs on 07.03.2026. Tickets will also be available for online booking on the IRCTC website.
Final match schedule & timings
Gates Open: 3:30 P.M. IST
Performances Begin: 5:30 P.M. IST
Final Match Start: 7:00 P.M. IST
Toss Time: 6:30 P.M. IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
India vs New Zealand Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav(C), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie
Reserves: Ben Sears.
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