New Delhi, March 7 -- History beckons Team India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday as they gear up to lock horns in the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

No team has successfully defended the T20 World Cup title, and no host country has won the showpiece event. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side could achieve both if they beat New Zealand on Sunday. The Back Caps, on the other hand, have never won a men's T20 World Cup, and their wait could end on Sunday.

The Men in Blue began their campaign with a 29-run win over USA, and followed it up with victories over Namibia, Pakistan and Netherlands, thus ending the group stage unbeaten.

However, they suffered a blip in their campaign after their 76-run loss to South Africa. They made a steady recovery...