As the T20 World Cup 2026 final looms, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and head coach Gautam Gambhir sought Hanumanji’s blessings at the temple inside Narendra Modi Stadium campus. The India vs New Zealand clash on Sunday has the city of Ahmedabad in a frenzy.
Support transcends borders. In Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, a special Ganga Aarti unfolded at the Sangam for India’s win, with fans holding player posters amid chants. This collective faith amplifies the pre-final hype.
Fans voiced unshakeable belief. ‘100% India wins,’ one declared, recalling 2023’s heartbreak. ‘Thrilling Sunday, but our stars will deliver back-to-back glory,’ said another.
India’s record: Sole loss, semifinal thriller beating England by 7 runs. New Zealand: Two losses, rain-abandoned game, 9-wicket semi win over South Africa.
India squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav.
NZ team: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
With prayers answered and pedigrees proven, India eyes immortality in this grand finale.