In every International Cricket Council (ICC) event, it is the ICC who has the say. Same is the case with the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. However, a huge development is coming on the eve of the T20 World Cup final. As per Indian Express, the Indian team will be offered a pitch more suited for them to play on at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
The buzz is at an all-time high for the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand, with special flights also being arranged. Both teams found their rhythm in their semi-final clash, beating heavyweights in England and South Africa, respectively. Now, anything can happen in the final.
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However, India enter as favourites. They have perhaps the best T20I side ever assembled. Now, to back that up, the pitch is likely to be in their favour too. As per reports, the curator is likely to prepare a mix-soil wicket. But the catch is that the surface will contain more red soil as compared to the black soil. As we all know, the world’s largest cricket stadium has both varieties of soils, something that is not common at all the grounds.
Now, the hosts might enjoy the luxury as the final clash against the Kiwis could be more suited to them. This is to be done to move on from the past trauma that India endured.
Check India’s record at Narendra Modi Stadium here.
At 2023 ODI World Cup that was also hosted by India, the Men in Blue had a perfect run. They were unbeaten in ten games and were demolishing opponents. Then came the final against Australia at the very same ground. The summit clash was played on a black soil wicket and Australia outplayed India on all fronts. Pat Cummins and his bowlers came out with superb plans to choke the Indian batting before Travis Head’s century sealed the deal. November 19, 2023 still haunts India.
That’s not it. The black soil wicket continued to trouble India the last time they played here. In their first Super Eight fixture, South Africa mauled India, who endured their biggest loss (of 76 runs) in T20 World Cup history. Now, to have a better chance of winning, India are most likely to be offered a mixed-soil wicket with a higher percentage of red soil that favours batting.
Cricket 2 mins Varun Chakaravarthy decoded? Has ‘mystery’ left the spinner before IND vs NZ final?“The Indian team will be offered a mixed-soil pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the finals. It will be a sporting pitch where there won’t be any undue advantage. More of red soil on this track means there will be some bounce and batsmen will also have an advantage,” a source told The Indian Express.
Pace vs Spin – Narendra Modi Stadium
Bowling TypeMatchesRunsBalls Run RateWicketsAverageDB %B%Pace510627628.364523.6034.819.29Spin56174218.792030.8526.817.81First 5 matches at T20 World Cup 2026 in AhmedabadNarendra Modi Stadium pitch to favour India? Report makes big claim for T20 World Cup final Inside Sport India.
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