T20 World Cup 2026 final fever peaks: 1.35 lakh tickets sold as India face New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium

Cricket excitement has reached its peak in Ahmedabad as the much-awaited T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand will begin at 7 PM today at the world’s largest cricket stadium.

The cricket world is eagerly waiting for the grand finale of the T20 World Cup 2026, where Team India will face New Zealand in a high-voltage clash. The much-awaited final match will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, known as the largest cricket stadium in the world.
The final match is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, and excitement among fans has already reached extraordinary levels.

Thousands of cricket fans are travelling from different parts of India as well as from other countries to witness the big match live. With supporters of both teams arriving in large numbers, the entire city of Ahmedabad is experiencing an atmosphere similar to a festival.

The excitement around the final is so huge that flights and luxury hotels in the city are almost fully booked.

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The Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be packed to capacity. Reports indicate that more than 1.35 lakh tickets have already been sold for the final match. This means the stadium will witness one of the biggest crowds for a cricket game. The massive turnout reflects the popularity and importance of the T20 World Cup final. The huge interest in the match has led to a rush in travel and accommodation bookings in Ahmedabad.
More than 6,000 rooms in luxury hotels across the city have already been reserved by visitors. In addition, 23 commercial flights bringing fans from different cities are reported to be fully booked for the final.

The city is also preparing to receive several high-profile guests. Around 80 private jets carrying VIPs and special guests are expected to land at the Ahmedabad airport for the match. To manage the large number of cricket fans travelling to the city, the railway department has arranged special trains for supporters coming from different regions.

Several well-known personalities are expected to watch the final from the stadium. Among them are leading Indian industrialists like Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, and telecom industry leader Sunil Bharti Mittal. Many other businessmen, celebrities and important guests are also likely to be present for the grand event.

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The pitch in Ahmedabad has been prepared using a mix of red and black soil. However, the amount of red soil used is said to be higher. This type of surface is expected to produce good bounce, allowing the ball to come nicely onto the bat. Because of this, cricket experts believe the match could turn into a high-scoring game, with plenty of runs likely in both innings.

The T20 World Cup 2026 also carries a significant prize pool. The total prize money for the tournament is ₹120 crore. The team that wins the final will receive ₹27.48 crore as the champion’s prize. The runner-up team will earn ₹14.65 crore, while the teams that reached the semi-finals will receive ₹7.24 crore each.

With fans flooding the city, hotels fully booked, and special travel arrangements in place, Ahmedabad is currently witnessing a festive cricket atmosphere. All eyes are now on the big match to see whether Team India can lift the World Cup trophy once again on home soil. The highly anticipated final clash will begin at 7 PM at the Narendra Modi Stadium.