Cricket Fans in Varanasi Pray for Indias Victory in T20 World Cup Final

Varanasi, March 8: The final match of the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place today between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Excitement is palpable across the nation, with fans praying for India’s victory. In the holy city of Varanasi, cricket enthusiasts gathered at Assi Ghat to perform a Havan, seeking blessings for the Indian team’s success. Many fans waved the national flag during the ceremony.

One cricket fan shared, “Today is a big match between India and New Zealand. We performed a special Havan at Assi Ghat to ensure our team plays well and brings home the World Cup. We prayed for the batsmen and bowlers to perform excellently.”

Another supporter remarked, “The Indian team has been playing exceptionally well this time. I hope they continue this form. The most important thing is that our players are in great shape. We have conducted this Havan to boost their morale and pray for victory.”

According to AccuWeather, the chances of rain during the title match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium are minimal. Clear weather is expected, with maximum temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius and minimums around 22 degrees Celsius.

The Indian team lineup includes: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.

The New Zealand team features: Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (captain), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, and Jacob Duffy.

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