Excitement builds for the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium this Sunday, but authorities have spoiled the party for ticket touts. Ahmedabad’s Crime Branch swooped in, apprehending two men engaged in rampant black marketing of final tickets.
Patrolling near the bustling Usmanpura bus stand by Gujarat Vidyapith, officers intercepted the suspects. Eight T20 World Cup final tickets were recovered, originally purchased online but resold at exorbitant rates—Rs 10,000 apiece, three times the face value.
The arrests come as a relief to genuine fans battling online booking glitches. All tickets are now in police custody, with cases registered under relevant laws. Investigators suspect a broader network and have ramped up inquiries to dismantle it completely.
On the pitch, India has been nearly flawless, stumbling only once against South Africa in Super 8s before demolishing England in the semis. New Zealand, with a couple of defeats and a washout, scripted a stunning nine-wicket semi-final win over South Africa.
In 30 T20 encounters, India dominates New Zealand 16-11, ties 3. Yet, World Cup history favors the Kiwis 3-0 against India—a record Team India is desperate to shatter in front of roaring home crowds.