India Advances to T20 World Cup Final: A Look at Their Ahmedabad Journey

Team India has reached the ICC Men's 2026 T20 World Cup final after a semi-final win over England. They will face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, a venue that has seen mixed results for India. With a strong record overall but a recent loss to South Africa, the match promises to be competitive. Historically, New Zealand has never lost to India in this tournament, adding to the intrigue of the upcoming clash. Discover more about India's performance at this iconic stadium and what it means for their chances in the final.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 7, 2026, 16:37 IST

India's Path to the Final

Ahmedabad, March 7: Team India has clinched a place in the ICC Men's 2026 T20 World Cup final after defeating England in the semi-finals. They are set to compete against New Zealand in the final match on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

This venue has elicited mixed emotions among Indian supporters, as it was the site of their disappointing loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Ahead of the final, let's explore India's performance history at this prominent stadium.

In total, the Men in Blue have played 10 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, achieving victory in seven of those encounters. Since 2021, they have only faced defeat three times at this location, with notable wins against teams like England, the Netherlands, South Africa, and New Zealand.

One of their most significant victories occurred in 2023 when India triumphed over the BlackCaps by a staggering 168 runs, showcasing their dominance at this venue. Additionally, during the 2021 home series against England in Ahmedabad, India secured three wins out of five matches played there.

However, the recent performances at this venue have been a mixed bag against top-tier teams. Following a solid 30-run victory over South Africa in late 2025, the Proteas retaliated in their T20 World Cup match in February, inflicting a heavy 72-run defeat on the hosts, which impacted India's chances of advancing in the tournament.

Consequently, India has recorded one win and one loss at this venue in the current season.

As the hosts and defending champions, bolstered by recent bilateral victories, India is slightly favored going into Sunday’s match against New Zealand. Nevertheless, historical data favors the Black Caps, as they have never lost to India in the history of this tournament.

So far, six matches have been held at the Narendra Modi Stadium during this T20 World Cup. Teams batting first have won three times, while teams chasing have secured two victories. One match ended in a tie, reflecting the competitive nature of the games played at this venue throughout the tournament.

India’s T20I record in Ahmedabad:

Matches Played: 10

Victories: 7

Defeats: 3

India’s T20 World Cup 2026 record in Ahmedabad:

Matches Played: 2

Victories: 1

Defeats: 1