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MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav (Source:X)
Former India captain MS Dhoni arrived in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8) morning ahead of the much-awaited final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand. The title clash will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, which is expected to be packed with fans for one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
MS Dhoni is widely expected to attend the final at the stadium and support the Indian team under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir.
MS Dhoni’s presence at the stadium will provide Team India with the much-needed motivation and boost ahead of the India vs New Zealand final.
MS Dhoni arrives in Ahmedabad ahead of India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Dhoni was spotted at the airport surrounded by heavy security as fans gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary player. Many supporters recorded videos on their phones as the former skipper made his way through the airport.
Watch the video here:
MS Dhoni spotted earlier at Wankhede during IND vs ENG Semi-Final
MS Dhoni had also attended India’s semi-final match against England on March 5 at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. His appearance in the stands quickly caught the attention of cameras and fans.
One of the most talked-about moments from that match was a warm hug between Dhoni and India captain Rohit Sharma, who was present at the game as the tournament’s brand ambassador.
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Another light-hearted moment also caught the internet’s attention when MS Dhoni calmly asked his wife, Sakshi Dhoni, to sit down after she celebrated too early, thinking a wicket had fallen.
Several celebrities were present at the semi-final, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Anil Kapoor. From the cricket fraternity, players like KL Rahul were also spotted watching the IND vs ENG semi-final.
India chase historic records in Final
The final between India and New Zealand is expected to be a thrilling contest. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will aim to defend their title and create history in front of the home crowd.
If India wins the trophy, they will become the first team to defend a T20 World Cup title and also the first host nation to lift the trophy. It would also be their third T20 World Cup title, after the 2007 and 2024 victories.
However, the fact cannot be denied that New Zealand will be a tough opponent. The Black Caps have historically enjoyed success against India in T20 World Cup matches, winning previous encounters in 2007, 2016 and 2021.
Both teams reached the final with strong performances in the semi-finals. New Zealand dominated the South Africa with a nine-wicket victory, thanks to a sensational 33-ball century by Finn Allen, the fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history.
India, on the other hand, produced a thrilling performance against England, scoring a massive 253 runs before restricting their opponents just short of the target in a high-scoring contest.
