Ahmedabad, March 8 -- Cricket fans arrived in Ahmedabad in large numbers on Sunday ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final between co-hosts India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with supporters backing the Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue to win while acknowledging that the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand side would pose a significant threat.

Speaking to ANI in Ahmedabad, an Indian cricket team supporter, Mokshit, said he is excited about the final and expects a competitive match, noting that while they want India to win, New Zealand will provide tough competition.

"Obviously, we want India to win, but New Zealand will be a competitive team. They give us tough competition and we expect a good game. We are very exc...