Ahmedabad, March 7: Team India secured their spot in the ICC Men's 2026 T20 World Cup final following their semi-final victory over England, and will now face New Zealand in the final match on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
However, the venue has evoked mixed feelings among Indian fans because it was also where they suffered a painful defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Before the final match, let's analyze India's history at the world's largest stadium.
The "Blue" team has played 10 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, winning seven of them. They have only lost three games at the venue since 2021, and have secured multiple victories, including convincing wins against teams such as England, the Netherlands, South Africa, and even New Zealand.
One of the most emphatic results came in 2023, when India defeated the BlackCaps by a massive 168-run margin, demonstrating their ability to dominate at this venue. India also enjoyed a strong run during the 2021 home series against England in Ahmedabad, winning three of the five matches played there.
More recently, however, the venue has produced mixed results for India against top opposition. Despite a solid 30-run win over South Africa in late 2025, the Proteas responded strongly in their T20 World Cup fixture in February, handing the hosts a thumping 72-run defeat, which dented their chances of qualifying for the tournament's knockout stages.
As a result, India has won a game and lost a contest at the venue this season.
India, as hosts and defending champions with recent bilateral victories, are likely slight favorites for Sunday's showdown against New Zealand. Nevertheless, history favors the Black Caps, as New Zealand has never lost a match to India in this tournament's history.
Up to now, six matches have taken place at the Narendra Modi Stadium during this T20 World Cup. Teams batting first have secured three wins, while chasing teams have won two. One match resulted in a tie, indicating that the venue has hosted closely contested games throughout the tournament.
India's record in Ahmedabad in T20Is:
Played: 10
Won: 7
Lost: 3
India's record in Ahmedabad at T20 World Cup 2026:
Played: 2
Won: 1
Lost: 1
