New Delhi, March 7 -- Come Sunday, India could become the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title, as well as become the first-ever host nation to clinch the title. The excitement is intensifying as the Men in Blue gear up against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

India are coming on the back of a seven-run win over England in the semifinal in Mumbai, whereas New Zealand eliminated South Africa in Kolkata. While India's only loss so far came against South Africa in the Super 8 stage, New Zealand too went down to the Proteas (in group stage) before losing to England in the Super 8 stage.

Both New Zealand and Pakistan finished with three points in Group 2 of the Super 8 stage, but the B...