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Ricky Martin to Headline T20 World Cup Final Ceremony at Modi Stadium

The ICC has announced that global pop star Ricky Martin will headline the closing ceremony of the T20 World Cup 2026 ahead of the final. The final match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India will take on New Zealand. India reached the final after a dramatic seven-run victory over England in the semifinals, powered by Sanju Samson's 89 and critical death bowling. The ceremony performances begin at 5:30 PM local time before the highly anticipated final.

Key Points: Ricky Martin Performing at T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony

  • Ricky Martin to perform at closing ceremony
  • Final at Narendra Modi Stadium
  • India to face New Zealand
  • India beat England in semifinal thriller
  • Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah were key
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Ricky Martin to perform at T20 World Cup closing ceremony at Narendra Modi Stadium

Global pop icon Ricky Martin will perform at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 closing ceremony in Ahmedabad before the India vs. New Zealand final.

"The #T20WorldCup party just got bigger! We are thrilled to announce Global Icon and Superstar Ricky Martin as the headliner for the Closing Ceremony - ICC"

Ahmedabad, March 6

The closing ceremony of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday will feature a performance by global pop icon Ricky Martin, best known for his hit song 'Livin' la Vida Loca'.

The update was shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday through its official social media handles.

"The #T20WorldCup party just got bigger! We are thrilled to announce Global Icon and Superstar Ricky Martin as the headliner for the Closing Ceremony before the Final at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This is one celebration you don't want to miss! Gates Open: 3.30 pm Performances Begin: 5:30 pm," a post read.

The final will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where India aims to extend their remarkable streak and claim another major ICC title by defeating New Zealand.

India booked their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 final after a thrilling semifinal win over England.

Defending champions India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller at Wankhede and sealed their place in the T20 WC final against New Zealand.

Sanju Samson's 42-ball 89 set the tone for India's massive first innings score of 253-7. However, England, courtesy of Jacob Bethell's century, were in the hunt for India's target for most of the match.

With England appearing to be on course for victory, the match's turning point came when Jasprit Bumrah delivered a brilliant 18th over, conceding just six runs while England needed 45 from the final three overs at the start of it.

Following his effort, Hardik Pandya further tightened the pressure with an excellent penultimate over, giving away only nine runs and dismissing Sam Curran.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an expat living in Mumbai, this is so exciting! It shows how global our sporting events have become. 'Livin' la Vida Loca' at a cricket final - perfect vibe! Can't wait to watch.
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Priya S
Great news, but honestly, I wish they would also feature some of our incredible Indian artists. We have so much talent here that deserves the global stage at such a huge event. A mix would have been nice.
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Rohit P
First, let's focus on winning the final! Bumrah's 18th over in the semi was pure magic. If we play like that, New Zealand doesn't stand a chance. Then we can truly enjoy Ricky Martin's performance. #BleedBlue
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Aman W
The stadium is going to be rocking! A global icon performing at our home ground is a proud moment. It puts Indian cricket and our infrastructure on the world map. Well done, organizers!
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Kriti O
My parents are going to be so confused 😅. For them, cricket and filmi songs go together. But for us millennials, this is awesome! Hoping for a safe and well-managed event. The semi-final was nerve-wracking enough!

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