Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad News

The Ahmedabad pitch for the T20 World Cup 2026 final is prepared using a mix of red and black soil. Spin bowling is expected to be a big challenge on this surface.

India do not have fond memories of playing an ICC final in Ahmedabad, having lost the 2023 ODI World Cup decider at the venue.

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj does not believe that staying put at one venue offers South Africa any significant advantage, saying the key lies in adapting quicker than the opposition as they gear up for a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against the West Indies on Thursday.

Tickets for the T20 World Cup semi-finals and final went on sale on Tuesday, with the ICC announcing that Pakistan's appearance in either match will result in a full refund for ticket holders who booked for the Kolkata (semi-final) or Ahmedabad (final) games

After the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned due to 'excessive fog', concerns regarding Air Quality Index (AQI) has been raised ahead of the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad.

India will play the upcoming T20 World Cup as the defending champions.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has proposed a solution after a poor turnout was noticed in Ahmedabad for the first Test between India and West Indies.

The 2026 T20 World Cup, which India and Sri Lanka will co-host, comprising 20 teams, is likely to be played between February 7 and March 8

Punjab Kings bowlers did more than a decent job to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a below par 190 for 9 in the IPL final here on Tuesday. For RCB, Virat Kohli top-scored with 43 off 35 balls while skipper Rajat Patidar couldn't build on a good start, managing 26 off 16 balls.

The IPL 2025 season was temporarily suspended for a week in the wake of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam attack.