This would be the second time India will play a World Cup last in Ahmedabad.
Published: March 7, 2026 10:41 PM IST
New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 last between India and New Zealand can be performed on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8. Ahead of this epic conflict, the Indian Railways, on Saturday, made an announcement that sparked a wave of pleasure amongst cricket followers. The Railways has organized a particular prepare to allow cricket followers to journey from New Delhi to Ahmedabad. The official deal with of Northern Railways confirmed this. This resolution was taken because of the excessive costs of flight tickets and the scarcity of tickets.
What did Northern Railway say?
The Northern Railway posted on X: “क्रिकेट प्रेमियों के लिए भारतीय रेल की खास सौगात! बढ़े फ्लाइट टिकट और टिकटों की अनुपलब्धता को देखते हुए रेलवे द्वारा यात्रियों की सहूलियत के लिए नई दिल्ली से साबरमती के लिए आज दिनांक 7 मार्च 2026, रात 11:45 बजे विशेष ट्रेन का ऐलान। 3rd AC और 2nd AC के कोच वाली इस 19 कोच की ट्रेन में बुक करें अपनी सीट! #T20Final #SpecialTrain (A Special Gift from Indian Railways for Cricket Lovers! Considering the increased flight ticket prices and unavailability of tickets, Indian Railways has announced a special train from New Delhi to Sabarmati for passengers’ convenience, departing today, March 7, 2026, at 11:45 PM. Book your seat in this 19-coach train featuring 3rd AC and 2nd AC coaches! #T20Final #SpecialTrain)”
क्रिकेट प्रेमियों के लिए भारतीय रेल की खास सौगात!
बढ़े फ्लाइट टिकट और टिकटों की अनुपलब्धता को देखते हुए रेलवे द्वारा यात्रियों की सहूलियत के लिए नई दिल्ली से साबरमती के लिए आज दिनांक 7 मार्च 2026, रात 11:45 बजे विशेष ट्रेन का ऐलान।
third AC और 2nd AC के कोच वाली इस 19 कोच की… pic.twitter.com/LQuMPByqln
— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) March 7, 2026
Previously, Western Railway additionally confirmed {that a} particular prepare can be organized for Sunday’s last. This prepare will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This will present cricket lovers with a straightforward and inexpensive journey choice.
Huge crowd anticipated
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is predicted to be packed for the T20 World Cup last. India defeated England by seven runs to achieve the ultimate for the second consecutive time, whereas New Zealand defeated South Africa within the semi-finals to achieve the ultimate.
Glamour galore
A closing ceremony can be held on the venue earlier than the primary ball is bowled within the last. Puerto Rican Grammy Award-winning singer Ricky Martin, ‘Dandiya Queen’ Falguni Pathak, and Bollywood playback singer Sukhwinder Singh are set to entertain the 132,000-capacity stadium. The ICC has additionally organized a musical leisure present earlier than the toss.
This would be the second time India will play a World Cup last in Ahmedabad. The earlier event, in 2023, resulted in heartbreak when Australia silenced the group to win the 50-over World Cup.
