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- On March 7, 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said his team would not mind being underdogs and suggested they could unsettle supporters, with the final on Sunday in Ahmedabad before over 100,000 fans at Narendra Modi Stadium.
- Santner said `We are pretty consistent because we try not get overawed by the situation or opponents. We just go out there and do our thing` on Saturday, emphasizing lessons from a five-match 4-1 series in India.
- Key performances such as Finn Allen's century and Cole McConchie's contributions highlight squad depth after a semi-final win over South Africa.
- Santner said the hosts will feel added pressure and New Zealand can try to transfer it back, emphasizing early wickets to blunt India's top order and restrict boundaries.
- New Zealand's white-ball history means the stakes are historic, as they seek their first win in a fifth final since 2015, while India aims for back-to-back titles on home soil before 1.4 billion fans.
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New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts' in World Cup final
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New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts
New Zealand will "not mind breaking a few hearts" in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday. Santner's side will face India on Sunday in Ahmedabad with over 100,000 home fans expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and have never won a white-ball World Cup. "I wouldn't mind winning a trophy," Santner said. He added…
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