India T20 World Cup final 2026 prediction: South Africa's great fast bowler Dale Steyn, who has taken more than 400 Test wickets, has given a very shocking statement before the final of T20 World Cup 2026. He said that if New Zealand loses to India in Ahmedabad on March 8, then the title of 'chokers', which has been associated with South Africa till now, will be handed over to New Zealand.

Steyn said in a conversation on the YouTube channel of former South African batsman AB de Villiers, 'To be honest, everyone calls South Africans 'chokers'. But I want to say that New Zealand has also not won many World Cups, and they have reached more finals than us. So no one minds, but New Zealand, please win this World Cup! Stan further said, 'Otherwise I am formally handing over the 'Chokers' card to you. This is yours! I love New Zealand, but they won't be able to beat India. '

T20 World Cup 2026 Final: There will be a tough competition between India and New Zealand

Team India defeated England by 7 runs in the second semi-final played in Mumbai and secured its place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

This match was high-scoring and India took advantage of its home ground and eliminated England. Now Team India is just one step away from winning the title in its own country. On the other hand, New Zealand made it to the final by defeating South Africa in the first semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In that match, Finn Allen scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, he scored an unbeaten century in just 33 balls and eliminated South Africa from the tournament. Interestingly, South Africa did not lose a single match in the tournament but lost in the semi-finals.

India is a contender for victory

Dale Steyn admitted that India seems to be getting the upper hand in this final, but they may also get choked. He said, 'India will need a 'monumental choke' to lose the title. could be possible. I really want New Zealand to win, but will they beat India, probably not. That means, in Steyn's view, India is the biggest favorite of the tournament and New Zealand will need an extraordinary performance to win.

However, the performance of the Indian team in Ahmedabad is considered very poor. The Indian team lost the 2023 World Cup final to Australia on this ground. In the current T20 World Cup also, South Africa had defeated India on this ground. Now it remains to be seen whether New Zealand will be able to do this work?