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India's T20 WC Road to Final: 8 Wins, 1 Loss, Title Defense On

India has advanced to the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, showcasing a dominant campaign with seven victories. Their journey included a significant 61-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan and a strong rebound after their sole loss to South Africa. A tense seven-run semi-final victory against England at the Wankhede Stadium secured their spot in the championship match. They will now face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Key Points: India's Road to T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Match Results

  • 7 wins in 8 matches
  • Only loss to South Africa
  • Beat Pakistan by 61 runs
  • Tense 7-run semi-final win over England
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T20 WC: 8 wins in 7 matches -- India's road to final

India marched to the T20 World Cup 2026 final with 7 wins in 8 matches, including key victories over Pakistan and England. See their full results.

"India edged past the England team by seven runs... earning their place in the final after a solid and resilient tournament run."

Ahmedabad, March 7

Defending champions India will face New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The India team had a strong and steady campaign leading to the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, achieving seven wins in eight matches. Their journey started with a 29-run win against the United States national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7.

They then dominated the Namibia with a convincing 93-run victory in Delhi on February 12.

One of their most important wins in the group stage came when they defeated their arch-rivals, the Pakistan, by 61 runs in Colombo on February 15.

The team continued to build momentum with a 17-run win over the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18.

India faced their only setback against the South Africa team, who defeated them by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on February 22.

However, this loss did not derail their campaign. The team responded strongly, beating the Zimbabwe team by 72 runs in Chennai on February 26. They then overcame the West Indies team by five wickets in Kolkata on March 1, securing a spot in the semi-finals.

In a tense knockout match, India edged past the England team by seven runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, earning their place in the final after a solid and resilient tournament run.

India and New Zealand have faced each other 30 times in the shortest format of the game. Out of these encounters, the Men in Blue have registered 18 victories, while the Blackcaps have won 11 matches.

India : Road to Final

Beat USA by 29 runs in Mumbai on Feb 7

Beat Namibia by 93 runs at Delhi on Feb 12

Beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo on Feb 15

Beat Netherlands by 17 runs in Ahmedabad on Feb 18

Lost to South Africa by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Feb 22

Beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Chennai on Feb 26

Beat West Indies by 5 wickets in Kolkata on March 1

Beat England by 7 runs in Mumbai on March 5 (Semi-Final)

- IANS

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Sarah B
The semi-final against England was a nail-biter! Winning by just 7 runs shows the pressure they handled. The bowling in the death overs was exceptional. All the best for the final!
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Vikram M
That loss to SA was a reality check, but the way they thrashed Zimbabwe and WI afterwards was clinical. The team is peaking at the right time. New Zealand in the final again... history repeats! Hope we cross the line this time.
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Priya S
While the wins are great, the batting collapse against South Africa is a bit worrying. The top order needs to be more consistent in a high-pressure final. Just one request to the team - please don't give us heart attacks on Sunday! 😅
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Rohit P
Beating Pakistan by 61 runs is always special! The entire country stops for that match. The road to the final has been solid. Now, one last push. The stadium will be a sea of blue. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Interesting stat about having 18 wins against NZ out of 30 matches. That's a good psychological advantage. But finals are a different game altogether. Kane Williamson's team is always tough to beat in knockouts.

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