India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final: Check hourly Ahmedabad weather forecast for Sunday's mega clash
India has won 7 of 8 matches to reach the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final on Sunday. Their latest victory was in a semi-final against England.
India will face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 8, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
While none of India's World Cup 2026 matches was affected by rain, New Zealand's February 31 match against Pakistan was washed out.
Will the T20 World Cup 2026 finale end in a washout? Let's find out
Ahmedabad weather tomorrow
The Ahmedabad weather tomorrow is expected to be very hot and hazy. In the morning, the temperature will start around 34°C, with hazy sun and 'moderate' air quality, according to AccuWeather.
By afternoon, the heat will increase sharply, with the temperature reaching 41°C.
Check the hourly Ahmedabad weather forecast on March 8:
The Ahmedabad temperature on the India vs New Zealand T20 WC final day, March 8, will start around 23°C at 9 AM. It will gradually rise to 28°C at 10 AM, said AccuWeather.
From 11 AM to 1 PM, the temperature will rise sharply, remaining between 32°C and 36°C. According to AccuWeather, the mercury will continue to rise until 4 PM, reaching a peak of 41°C.
After 5 PM, the temperature will gradually fall from 40°C.
When the match starts at 7 PM, the temperature should be around 37°C with clear skies. Later in the night, the mercury is expected to drop further to around 33°C by 9-10 PM and 30°C by 11 PM.
The UV index during midday will remain very high, so conditions will feel quite harsh. Light-to-moderate winds from the west and northwest between 19–7 km/h are expected.
No rain is expected, so the weather should not interrupt the match.
India only one win away from securing another T20 World Cup
India has won 7 of 8 matches to reach the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final on Sunday. Their latest victory was in a semi-final against England.
If the two-time winners can win the summit clash in Ahmedabad, they will become the only team to secure back-to-back Men’s T20 World Cup titles. Team India will also become the first-ever team to win the tournament on home soil.
India and New Zealand's bid to enter final
Defending champions India have been the most dominant side in the T20 world Cup 2026 at home. After winning all their group stage games, India hit a roadblock against South Africa in the Super 8. But the Men in Blue peaked at the right time, winning both their must-win encounters against Zimbabwe and West Indies to enter the semifinal.
In the last-four stage, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side held their nerve to eke out a nervy seven-run win over England to make their way into the final. On the other hand, New Zealand qualified for the Super 8 stage with three wins in four games. With their Super 8 clash against Pakistan washed out, New Zealand had to be dependent on the net run rate to enter the knockouts.
In the semifinal, New Zealand produced their best display, beating last edition's runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to make it to their second T20 World Cup final.
T20 World Cup final: Where to watch India vs New Zealand LIVE
In India, the T20 World Cup final tournament will be broadcast by JioStar.
Fans will be able to watch the India vs New Zealand LIVE on Star Sports on television, or stream the final match on the JioHotstar app.
The T20 World Cup final will begin at 7 PM IST on Sunday, March 8.
About the Author
Arshdeep Kaur is a Senior Content Producer at Mint, where she reports and edits across national and international politics, business and culture‑adjacent trending stories for digital audience. With five years in the newsroom, she strives to balance the speed and rigor of fast‑moving news cycles and longer, context‑rich explainers. <br><br> Before joining LiveMint, Arshdeep served as a Senior Sub‑Editor at Business Standard and earlier as a Sub‑Editor at Asian News International (ANI). Her experience spans live news flows, enterprise features, and multi‑platform packaging. <br><br> At Mint, she regularly writes explainers, quick takes, and visuals‑led stories that are optimized for search and social, while maintaining the publication’s standards for accuracy and clarity. She collaborates closely with editors and the audience team to frame angles that resonate with readers in India and abroad, and to translate complex developments into accessible, high‑impact journalism. <br><br> Arshdeep's academic training underpins her interest towards policy and markets. She earned an MA in Economics from Panjab University and holds a Post‑Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the India Today Media Institute (ITMI). This blend of economics and broadcast storytelling informs her coverage of public policy, elections, macro themes, and the consumer‑internet zeitgeist. <br><br> Arshdeep is based in New Delhi, where she tracks breaking developments and longer‑horizon storylines that shape public discourse.
Stay updated with all the latest news and insights on Cricket, Football, and Tennis at Livemint Sports. Catch the live action of theT20 World Cup 2026 with the complete T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule, and the T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table. Also, know who are currently leading the charts for Most Runs in T20 World Cup 2026 and Most Wickets in T20 World Cup 2026.