T20 World Cup final: Key details about closing ceremony
What's the story
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will culminate with a grand closing ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The event is scheduled to start at 5:30pm IST on Sunday, ahead of the high-voltage final between India and New Zealand. It will be headlined by global pop sensation Ricky Martin, along with popular Bollywood and Punjabi singer Sukhbir and renowned Gujarati folk artist Falguni Pathak.
Star lineup
Details about the performers
The ICC confirmed Martin's performance a day earlier, while the Indian performers were announced recently. The global superstar will enthrall nearly 1 lakh spectators with a specially curated live show. Pathak, known as Dandiya Queen, will get the audience dancing to her beats before the match starts. Sukhbir's Punjabi hits will also be part of this star-studded event.
Event timeline
Timing of the closing ceremony
The gates for the closing ceremony will open at 3:30pm IST, with the event expected to continue until 6:15pm IST. This is just ahead of the coin toss for the final match, which is scheduled for 6:30pm IST. The final showdown between defending champions India and New Zealand will start at 7:00pm IST. Meanwhile, the closing ceremony and the match will be broadcasted on JioStar Network Channels and live-streamed on JioHotstar (App & Website).
Match preview
India face New Zealand in final
This will be India's fourth T20 World Cup final appearance. The team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured their spot after narrowly defeating England by seven runs in a tense semi-final in Mumbai. On the other hand, New Zealand made it to the final with a commanding win over South Africa in Kolkata. Notably, the Kiwis have a perfect 3-0 record against India in T20 World Cups.