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Santner says New Zealand aims to win by focusing on small moments and applying pressure on India, who face high expectations as hosts in the T20 World Cup final.
- 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
·Paris, France
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·India
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·New Delhi, India
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New Zealand ready to ‘break a few hearts’ in T20 World Cup final
In a thrilling T20 World Cup final, New Zealand seeks to spoil India's party at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Mitchell Santner and all-rounder Glenn Phillips are eager to embrace the challenge and enjoy the moment, as India aims for a historic back-to-back title win amidst immense pressure.
·Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the)
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