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Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak Rock Ahmedabad Ahead of T20 World Cup Final

The atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium was electrified by performances from Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, and Sukhbir ahead of the T20 World Cup final. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against an unchanged Indian side. India is pursuing a historic third T20 World Cup title and aims to be the first to win consecutively and on home soil. The final presents a significant challenge for India, as they have never beaten New Zealand in a Men's T20 World Cup match.

Key Points: Ricky Martin Performs at T20 WC Final Ceremony in Ahmedabad

  • Ricky Martin headlines closing ceremony
  • Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir perform
  • NZ wins toss, bowls first
  • India aims for record third title
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T20 WC: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir light up Ahmedabad ahead of IND vs NZ final (Lead)

Pop icon Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, and Sukhbir performed ahead of the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium.

T20 WC: Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir light up Ahmedabad ahead of IND vs NZ final (Lead)
"Martin brought his signature stadium energy to Ahmedabad. - Report"

Ahmedabad, March 8

Ahead of the high-voltage India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final, the atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium turned electric as famous Gujarati singer Falguni Pathak, Bollywood singer Sukhbir Singh, and pop icon Ricky Martin lit up the gala night with their respective performances.

While the audience, especially the locals in the crowd, grooved to Pathak's hit song 'Maine Payal Hai Chhankai,' Punjabi and Bollywood singer Sukhbir belted out his popular pop numbers, with the entire stadium joining him in singing one of his hot-shot popular 'Oh ho ho.'

International star Ricky Martin was the top attraction of the closing ceremony. A two-time Grammy Award winner and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner, Martin brought his signature stadium energy to Ahmedabad. Known for global hits such as Livin' la Vida Loca, She Bangs, and the iconic football anthem The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida), Martin has defined stadium pop performances for decades and has now added the world's biggest cricket stadium to his list of iconic venues.

Martin finished his performance with 'María' and 'La Copa de la Vida', igniting the packed stadium, especially the millennials in the crowd.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl first against an unchanged India in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

The Indian team is aiming for a record third Men's T20 World Cup title, while New Zealand seek their first. A victory for India would make them the first team to win consecutive editions and the first to lift the trophy on home soil. Notably, New Zealand have won all their matches in this tournament while chasing.

India face several challenges in the final. They have never defeated New Zealand in a Men's T20 World Cup match, and their last two ICC white-ball losses occurred in Ahmedabad: the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia and an earlier Super Eights loss to South Africa in this tournament.

The summit clash is sure to be a contest worth watching.



- IANS

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Priya S
Ricky Martin performing 'La Copa de la Vida' at a cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad is something I never knew I needed to see. What a moment for the stadium and for Indian cricket fans! The millennials in the crowd must have lost their minds.
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Vikram M
Amazing show, but honestly, the ticket prices were through the roof. Many local fans who bleed blue couldn't afford to be there. Hope the cricket board thinks about making these events more accessible for the common man next time.
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Rohit P
Forget the concert, all focus should be on the match! NZ chose to bowl... risky against our batting lineup. We need to break that Ahmedabad jinx today. Come on, Team India! Let's bring the cup home. 🏏
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Mumbai, seeing this coverage is incredible. The scale of everything in India is just mind-blowing. A global pop star, local legends, and a World Cup final in the world's biggest cricket stadium. The energy must be electric!
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Meera T
Falguni Pathak's 'Maine Payal Hai Chhankai' had the whole stadium dancing! So proud to see our Gujarati culture shining on such a massive platform. It's more than just cricket; it's a celebration of India's diversity. Well done, organizers!

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