Japan's Hinata Miyazawa (20', 35', 81') and Riko Ueki (47', 50', 65') scored a hat-trick each. Kiko Seike (45+5' p, 55') scored two, while Yuzuki Yamamoto (4'), Yui Hasegawa (13'), and Maya Hijikata (62') netted one each, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Global pop superstar Ricky Martin, alongside iconic Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh, will headline a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
India is looking to defend its title, while New Zealand aims to break its ICC title drought as they clash on Sunday in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday brushed off New Zealand's Mitchell Santner's comment about silencing the home crowd ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, calling it predictable.
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav backed India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and expressed strong support for him ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Former India cricketer Amit Mishra suggested that the Men in Blue should stick with their winning combination for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Piyush Chawla also highlighted Sanju Samson's crucial role in India's last two wins in the tournament. Samson is in red-hot form with the bat after making 97 not out against the West Indies and 89 runs in the semi-final clash against South Africa.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: Following India's high-octane victory over England in the semi-finals at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, the spotlight has shifted from the pitch to the 'Spiritual Fielding' that gripped the nation.
Over the years, India and New Zealand have met five times in ICC events' knockout stages, with India winning twice and New Zealand winning three. However, in the past two knockout stage matches, India has emerged victorious, and this gives Team India a razor-sharp edge.
The 25-year-old sprinter, who has brought laurels to the country through her achievements in para-athletics, was honoured for her accomplishments, including winning a bronze medal at the Paralympics and being a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award.
A stunning counter-attacking century from Bethell went in vain as Team India beat a valiant England by seven runs in a nail-biting semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, booking India's spot in the title clash against New Zealand at Ahmedabad, scheduled