India and New Zealand will lock horns with each other in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The much-awaited clash promises thrilling cricket, but fans at the stadium will also get to enjoy a spectacular closing ceremony before the match begins.
The stadium gates will open for fans at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday. The closing ceremony performances are scheduled to start at 5:30 PM IST and will continue until the toss, which will take place at 6:30 PM IST. Several popular artists are set to entertain the crowd and build the excitement ahead of the big final between India and New Zealand.
Singer Falguni Pathak will kick off the ceremony and will perform alongside a group of 50 dancers. After her act, bhangra star Sukhbir Singh will take the stage and is expected to bring high energy to the event. The ceremony will conclude with an electrifying performance by two-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Martin, who will perform some of his biggest hits to wrap up the show in style.
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“Sport and music have a unique way of bringing people together, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is a celebration of that shared passion. It’s an honour to be part of such a special occasion, where millions of fans come together with incredible energy and love for the game. I’m excited to perform at the Closing Ceremony and celebrate the thrill of the tournament with fans in the stadium and around the world,” Martin said in a statement.
India vs New Zealand T20I head-to-head
India and New Zealand have faced each other in 30 matches in T20. Out of these 30 games, India have won 18, whereas New Zealand have come out victorious on 11 occasions. 1 match ended in a tie.