What will happen if the score is equal in the India-New Zealand final? who will be the champion
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T20 World Cup Final Tie Rules: If there is a tie in the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad, then the excitement will go till the super over. According to the new rules of ICC, several super overs can be played one after the other till the result is declared. Know the history of tied matches in the India-Kiwi clash and the rules that will decide who will become the real world champion.
If India and New Zealand tie the final, then the champion will be decided by super over.
New Delhi. If the India and New Zealand T20 World Cup final ends in a draw, then all limits of excitement will cross on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. According to the rules of T20 World Cup 2026, the battle will continue until the victory or defeat in the title match is decided. If the match is tied, the winner will be decided by Super Over. The history of T20 cricket between India and New Zealand has been very exciting. Out of 30 matches played so far between the two teams, 3 matches have been tied. On all these three occasions, Super Over was resorted to, in which Team India had the upper hand. India has defeated the Kiwis twice in the Super Over, while one match had to be declared a draw due to rain.
According to the current ICC rules, if the first super over is also tied, then the second super over will be played. This sequence will continue until one team becomes clearly victorious. We have seen its trailer in the same tournament, when the match between South Africa and Afghanistan was tied in Ahmedabad on 11 February and after the first super over also ended in a draw, the result was determined in the second super over.
If India and New Zealand tie the final, then the champion will be decided by super over.
5 big facts related to India-New Zealand match
India on the threshold of creating history: Team India has a chance to become the first team to win the T20 World Cup twice consecutively. Till now no team has been able to defend its title.
Sanju Samson’s record: Sanju Samson needs just 1 run to become the second wicketkeeper for India after MS Dhoni to score 1000 T20 runs.
Curse of the Host: In the history of T20 World Cup, till now no host country has been able to win the trophy on its soil. India has a golden opportunity to break this ‘myth’.
Ahmedabad and ICC Final: After the defeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup, India has a chance to heal old wounds by defeating New Zealand on this very ground.
The thrill of the tie: So far 3 matches have been tied between India and New Zealand. The rule of ‘Unlimited’ Super Over will remain in force until the result is declared in the final.
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