"This was supposed to be the site of India's coronation as 50-over world champions in November 2023. But on an awkward surface, later rated average by the International Cricket Council, their batters struggled and Australia beat them comfortably. Just 28 months later India return to play another World Cup final, in a different format, and seeking a very different outcome."
"The circle has come to the same stadium that we left in 2023, said Suryakumar Yadav. Of course there are nerves. There will be butterflies in the stomach. But if there's no pressure there's no fun. So I'm very excited, and I'm sure the whole of India is excited."
"It looks a pretty good pitch I think there will be a lot of runs in it, says Mitchell Santner. We know India have a powerful line-up so we'll try and restrict them to a chaseable score."
India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in front of 130,000 spectators. India remain unchanged from their previous match, while New Zealand replace spinner Cole McConchie with seamer Jacob Duffy. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner describes the pitch as favorable for batting and plans to restrict India to a chaseable total. India captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledges the pressure and nerves but expresses excitement about the opportunity. The final represents India's chance for redemption at the same stadium where they lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final to Australia on a difficult surface.
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