India are set to take on New Zealand in the Final of the 2026 WT20 which is set to be played at the in Ahmedabad on March 8. India beat England by seven runs in the semi-final at Wankhede last night with Sanju Samson being the star of the show with his 89 run knock.
On the other hand, New Zealand have shown great adaptability having played their Super 8 matches in Sri Lanka and they went on to defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the semi-final of the WT20. There are some mixed feelings for the Indian team at the Ahmedabad stadium having lost the World Cup 2023 Final. So they have made a big change ahead of the game against New Zealand and in this article we will find out what they have done just before the Final.
As per First Post, Team India will be staying in a new hotel in Ahmedabad as compared to the 2023 World Cup. The thought process is that the change in venue may bring in the change in luck. India suffered a heavy defeat against Australia in the Final of the 2023 World Cup which was held in Ahmedabad and the fans along with the team was left heart broken as they went in unbeaten throughout the World Cup and lost the Final despite going into the match as heavy favourites.
According to the reports coming in, the team might also change their dressing room at the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the Final. This change is being done in the hope of changing their recent ‘bad luck at that venue. Both the fans and teams have some mixed feelings ahead of the Final which is set to be played at Ahmedabad.
Even in the 2026 WT20 India’s only loss of the tournament against South Africa came in the Super 8 match which was being played at Narendra Modi Stadium. India are the defending champions and will be eyeing back to back titles while New Zealand are eyeing their maiden ICC WT20 title. Only time will tell what happens on 8th March at the Final between these two sides.