T20 World Cup 2026 Final India vs New Zealand Match Timings: Ahmedabad Traffic Diversion; How To Reach Stadium

Cricket fans are gearing up for a blockbuster clash as the India national cricket team takes on the New Zealand national cricket team in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 8. The grand finale will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, which is expected to witness a massive turnout of more than one lakh spectators from across the country eager to watch the high-stakes encounter live.

India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final Match Timings: Closing Ceremony, Toss & Match Time in India, UK, USA and New Zealand

The highly anticipated final will get underway at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST at the Ahmedabad venue. Fans around the world will be tuning in at different times depending on their location.

Global match timings on March 8, 2026:

India (IST): 7:00 PM

United Kingdom (GMT): 1:30 PM

United States (EST): 8:30 AM

New Zealand (NZDT): 2:30 AM (March 9)

Ahead of the match, the closing ceremony of the tournament is set to begin at 5:30 PM IST.

Traffic Advisory in Ahmedabad For T20 World Cup 2026 Final Match: Check Road Routes Diversion

With a massive crowd expected around the stadium area, the Ahmedabad City Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory to manage congestion during the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

According to authorities, traffic movement will be restricted or diverted on several key roads near Narendra Modi Stadium to ensure smooth crowd management and security arrangements.

Janpath T-junction to Motera Stadium Main Gate via Krupa Residency T-junction up to Motera Gam T-junction

The road stretch from Janpath T-junction to Motera Stadium Main Gate via Krupa Residency T-junction up to Motera Gam T-junction will remain closed to vehicle traffic in both directions during the match. Motorists have been advised to avoid this route and take alternate roads to prevent congestion in the stadium vicinity.

Alternative Routes and Diversions Around Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Vehicles travelling from Tapovan Circle toward ONGC Crossroads via Janpath T-junction are advised to use internal roads before the restriction point and follow the diversion routes suggested by traffic authorities.

Similarly, vehicles approaching Krupa Residency T-junction should take the left connector road and continue along the designated diversion path.

ICC T20 World Cup Final: Traffic Restrictions in Ahmedabad Till Tomorrow

These traffic restrictions will remain in force from 10:00 AM on March 8 until midnight, and will continue from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM on March 9 to manage post-match traffic.

How to Reach Narendra Modi Stadium by Metro

For fans planning to travel via public transport, the Ahmedabad Metro offers a convenient option. The nearest station to Narendra Modi Stadium is Sabarmati Metro Station, located about 0.66 kilometres away, which is roughly a seven-minute walk from the stadium.

Also commuters can take the Red Line directly to Motera Stadium Metro Station, which lies within walking distance of the stadium entrance.

Metro trains operate at frequent intervals, and on match days, services are typically extended until around 12:30 AM to accommodate the large number of spectators attending the final.

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