The final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team will be a thrilling clash between two of the most consistent sides in T20 cricket at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, 2026. India booked their place in the title clash after a splendid performance in the semi-final against England.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Final

On the other hand, New Zealand reached the final after defeating South Africa in the other semi-final. Their batters showed their excellence while chasing a competitive total of 170 with seven overs to spare and nine wickets in hand, courtesy of a fastest century in the T20 World Cup history by Finn Allen off just 33 balls.
The Men in Blue are ahead in the IND vs NZ H2H rivalry and will be looking to defend their title against the Black Caps. According to our IND vs NZ Dream11 team prediction, one of the best all-rounders in the world, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube should be backed for captaincy in Dream11 combinations.
India vs New Zealand Match Details
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, Final |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 8th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | India vs New Zealand Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats
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| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | India | 89 Runs |
| Hardik Pandya | India | 2 Wickets |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 100 Runs |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 2 Wickets |
IND vs NZ Toss Prediction
According to our IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction today match, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav might prefer to bat first after winning the toss at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The surface in Ahmedabad slows down as the match progresses and becomes slightly more difficult for the teams batting second, indicated by the chasing record at the venue, as out of the 17 T20I matches, only six have been won by the chasing side, while the remaining 11 encounters were won by the team putting runs on board.
Record of Chasing Teams at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 35% |
IND vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)
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| India Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Finn Allen |
| Sanju Samson(wk) | Tim Seifert (wk) |
| Ishan Kishan | Rachin Ravindra |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Glenn Phillips |
| Shivam Dube | Mark Chapman |
| Tilak Varma | Daryl Mitchell |
| Hardik Pandya | Mitchell Santner (c) |
| Axar Patel | Jimmy Neesham |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Cole McConchie |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matt Henry |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Lockie Ferguson |
IND vs NZ Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Ishan Kishan and Finn Allen |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Varun Chakaravarthy and Rachin Ravindra |
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IND vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Finn Allen and Tim Seifert |
Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | India | Batsman |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
Budget Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | Batsman |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: F Allen(vc), I Kishan, S Samson, T Seifert
- Batters: R Ravindra
- All-rounders: G Phillips, H Pandya(c), A Patel, M Santner, S Dube
- Bowlers: M Henry
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: F Allen, I Kishan, T Seifert(vc)
- Batters: D Mitchell
- All-rounders: H Pandya, S Dube(c), J Neesham, C McConchie
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, V Chakaravarthy, L Ferguson
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs NZ based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (Final) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 8.5 |
| Jacob Duffy | 8.0 |
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Temperature | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters and Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 174 runs |
IND vs NZ H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 18 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | 11 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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