This final marks the first T20 World Cup final meeting between India and New Zealand. Historically, the two teams have faced off only three times in T20 World Cups since 2007, with New Zealand winning all three encounters.

India, the hosts, lost their first World Cup game to Pakistan, by 10 wickets to exit in the group stage

Pakistan faces a must-win scenario against Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday to advance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Having lost to India, a victory is crucial for Pakistan to reach the Super Eights,