India face New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third time but under huge pressure with the weight of a nation on their shoulders. New Zealand believe, after Finn Allen's record 33-ball century in the semi-final in Kolkata, that they are capable of taking down the hosts to win their maiden T20 World Cup title. The world's top-ranked T20 team are attempting to become the first to win back-to-back T20 World Cups and the first to lift the trophy on home soil. Mitchell Santner's New Zealand have blown hot and cold, having been beaten by South Africa and England earlier in the tournament. "He's in incredible form, he's an incredible player and I think he's just showing the world what he can do.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 08, 2026 04:45 UTC