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IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final: Looking back at 3 thrilling finals before the 4th battle in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad : India and New Zealand will lock horns against each other on Sunday in the final of the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is the fourth time the two teams are facing in the final of an ICC event. On that note, let us have a look at what happened in the earlier three finals in ICC events: 1. ICC Knockout Trophy, 2000 The first-ever ICC final was played between the two teams in 2000 in Nairobi. After being invited to bat first, India put up a brilliant show, posting 264 runs in…

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Mar

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‘Don’t mind not being favourites’: Mitchell Santner fine with New Zealand being underdogs even in T20 WC final vs India

Ahmedabad : New Zealand punch above their weight every time in ICC events, be it the ODI or T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, or even the World Test Championship. They won the inaugural WTC edition out of nowhere, beating India in the final, and time and again, have consistently qualified at least for the semis of an ODI and a T20 World Cup. They were the runners-up of the ICC Champions Trophy as well last year. The ongoing edition is another example of the way they've surprised many with their performance and have made it to the summit clash. Pakistan…

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Ellyse Perry sets new Test record for Australia with 76-run knock against India in Perth

Perth: Senior all-rounder Ellyse Perry became Australia’s leading run-scorer in women’s Test cricket history, surpassing the legendary Karen Rolton. She registered the feet on Day 2 of the one-off Test against India at the WACA in Perth. During the first session of the day, the 35-year-old danced down the track and smacked Deepti Sharma for a boundary to break Rolton’s record. She also completed 1000 runs in the process and entered the top 10 leading run-scorers in women’s Test history. Notably, she was ruled out of the ODI series, owing to a quad injury and was doubtful for the Test.…

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Mar

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‘Might break a few hearts to lift the trophy’ – Mitchell Santner’s cheeky response to World Cup possibility

Ahmedabad : Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, BlackCaps captain Mitchell Santner gave a cheeky reply to a media question that went viral on social media. When asked about winning in front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium and 1.4 billion Indian fans, Santner echoed sentiments similar to those of Australia captain Pat Cummins, who had talked about silencing the Indian crowd during the ODI World Cup 2023 final. The skipper acknowledged that they might not arrive at the final as favourites but reminded that T20 cricket is a game of moments and…

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Mar

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England, West Indies, South Africa players to leave India soon after being stranded due to West Asia war

Ahmedabad : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally arranged charter flights for England, West Indies and South Africa cricketers to return to their respective countries, after they were stranded post T20 World Cup, due to the West Asia war. West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has made multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter) asking for an arrangement as they were kept in the dark. Now, as reported by ESPNcricinfo, England players will leave India on Saturday evening after their seven-run defeat in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On the other hand, West Indies and South Africa…

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Mar

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Railways announces special train from Delhi to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final

New Delhi: India will host New Zealand on March 8 in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Ahead of that, the Northern Railways have announced a special train from Delhi to Sabarmati for the fans to catch the action live. As the tickets were released late, many of the fans failed to book the travel arrangements. Flight price surged, leaving them distraught and that’s when the Northern Railways announced the arrangement. The train will depart from New Delhi Railway Station on March 7 at 11:45 PM and will reach Sabarmati tomorrow at 2:30…

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Mar

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Suryakumar Yadav needs to score runs, says Aakash Chopra after listing his poor show in World Cups

Ahmedabad : After a terrific knock of 84 runs in the opening day against the USA, captain Suryakumar Yadav’s form has dipped significantly. He struggled to counter spin in the ongoing T20 World Cup, resulting in a poor strike rate. On top of that, the 35-year-old has a history of struggling against stronger opponents and flopping on the biggest stages. Ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, former cricketer Aakash Chopra listed his poor showing so far, noting that the Mumbai batter needs to lead by example in the summit clash to help India win. “It’s true…

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Mar

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Jasprit Bumrah’s death over mastery can scare New Zealand in T20 World Cup final as stats suggest

Ahmedabad : Jasprit Bumrah has been a force to reckon with in all three formats of the game. There’s hardly a dull day in his life as the pacer continues to establish his authority in international cricket. In India’s semi-final clash against England in the T20 World Cup 2026, when the hosts were put under trouble, it was once again Bumrah who took over the job of bringing India back into the contest, conceding only eight runs in the 16th over and six in the 18th over. India eventually won the match by seven runs. Sanju Samson was eventually adjudged…

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Mar

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Should India drop Varun Chakravarthy for Kuldeep Yadav in T20 World Cup final vs New Zealand?

Ahmedabad : India’s leading wicket-taker in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Varun Chakravarthy conceded 64 runs in his four overs in the semi-final clash against England. None of his plans worked in the middle as Jacob Bethell hit him all across the park. He was taken to the cleaners in his first over itself when the England international smacked him for three consecutive maximums, setting the tone, before the Three Lions suffered a seven-run defeat. For Varun, it’s not just about one game. He has failed to live up to the expectations since the start of the Super Eights,…

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Lakshya Sen outclasses China’s Li Shifeng to progress to All England Open semi-final

Birmingham: Lakshya Sen defeated China’s Li Shifeng to move to the semi-finals of the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler delivered a composed and assertive performance at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, beating the world number six in straight sets - 21-13, 21-16 in 45 minutes. From the opening exchanges, the India shuttler established authority over the rallies. Sharp attacking strokes and accurate placement kept Li under pressure, while Lakshya’s movement around the court ensured he dictated the rhythm of play. The first game quickly tilted in his favour as he built a comfortable lead and maintained…

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