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Ricky Martin & Sukhbir Electrify T20 World Cup Final with Stadium Hits

The closing ceremony of the T20 World Cup final featured energetic performances by Punjabi singer Sukhbir Singh and international pop star Ricky Martin at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Sukhbir expressed his excitement about performing for a cricket audience for the first time. The match saw New Zealand win the toss and elect to field against India in the final. India entered the contest seeking to become the first team to defend a T20 World Cup title and win as hosts.

Key Points: T20 World Cup Final Ceremony: Sukhbir, Ricky Martin Perform

  • Sukhbir opened with 'Oh Ho Ho Ho'
  • Ricky Martin performed hits including 'Maria'
  • New Zealand won toss, chose to field
  • India chasing historic title defense
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T20 World Cup closing ceremony: Sukhbir's 'Oh Ho Ho Ho' and Ricky Martin's 'Un, Dos, Tres' reverberate across Narendra Modi Stadium

Ricky Martin's 'Maria' and Sukhbir's 'Oh Ho Ho Ho' rocked the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final.

T20 World Cup closing ceremony: Sukhbir's 'Oh Ho Ho Ho' and Ricky Martin's 'Un, Dos, Tres' reverberate across Narendra Modi Stadium
"I am very excited as I have never performed for a cricket audience. This performance will be very special... - Sukhbir Singh"

Ahmedabad, March 8

Before witnessing the cricket clash between Team India and New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening, spectators were treated to a musical performance by Punjabi singer Sukhbir Singh and international star Ricky Martin.

Sukhbir kick-started the closing ceremony with his chartbuster 'Oh Ho Ho Ho', prompting the audience to dance to the iconic track. After his performance, Ricky Martin took to the stage and performed several of his popular numbers. The international star also sang his evergreen hit 'Maria', with its famous "Un, Dos, Tres" lyrics reverberating through the stadium.

Prior to his performance, Sukhbir even spoke with ANI and expressed his excitement.

"I am very excited as I have never performed for a cricket audience. This performance will be very special..." the singer said.

Coming to the match, New Zealand have won the toss and opted to field against India in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

New Zealand entered the finals after defeating South Africa in the semifinal, India secured a thrilling seven-run win over Engalnd in Mumbai to book their finals berth.

In their head-to-head clashes, history may favour New Zealand, but form is with India. The Black Caps have not lost a match to India in the T20 World Cup, having scored victories in 2007, 2016 and 2021.

Going into the final, India are chasing a few firsts - first to defend a T20 World Cup title, first host team to win the T20 World Cup and the first to three T20 World Cup championships.

For New Zealand, the biggest challenges will be how to keep the star-studded Indian batting line-up relatively quiet and how to deal with Jasprit Bumrah's unerring line and length.Teams: India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.



- ANI

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Rohit P
The ceremony was great, but honestly, I wish they had featured more Indian artists from different regions alongside the international star. We have so much musical diversity. That said, the vibe was electric! All that matters now is the match. Come on, Men in Blue!
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David E
Watching from the UK. The production value looked incredible on TV. Ricky Martin was a surprise! The Narendra Modi Stadium is a spectacular venue. Best of luck to both teams, but I have a soft spot for New Zealand. Should be a cracking final.
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Arjun K
Performance accha tha, but bhai log, focus on the match! History is against us vs NZ in World Cups. This team looks strong though. Bumrah's first over will be key. Nervous excitement! 🤞
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Shreya B
So happy for Sukhbir! Performing at a World Cup final in front of a home crowd must be a dream. His excitement was palpable. The blend of Punjabi pop and Latin music was unique and fun. Creates a great, inclusive atmosphere for a global sport.
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Karthik V
NZ chose to field. Interesting. Our batting lineup needs to fire today. No room for error. The ceremony has pumped up the crowd, now the team needs to channel that energy. Let's break the World Cup jinx against the Black Caps! #INDvNZ

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