As Ahmedabad gears up to host the T20 World Cup 2026 summit clash between India and New Zealand, law enforcers struck a blow against profiteers. City Crime Branch teams nabbed two offenders near Usmanpura’s Gujarat Vidyapith ST bus stand, seizing eight final match tickets amid a burgeoning black market.
The duo, under close watch, was flipping legally acquired online tickets for Rs 10,000 each—triple the printed price—on the eve of the match. This brazen violation prompted immediate arrests, ticket confiscation, and formal charges.
Further probes aim to expose accomplices in this illegal trade, protecting cricket enthusiasts from exploitation.
Tournament recap: India’s sole loss came in Super 8s to South Africa, but they avenged form with a seven-wicket semi-final rout of England. New Zealand absorbed two losses and a no-result game, yet powered to the final via a nine-wicket thrashing of South Africa.
Bilaterals favor India (16-11 in 30 T20Is, 3 ties), but T20 World Cups tell a different tale—New Zealand unbeaten in three meetings. Can India finally conquer the Kiwis on this grand stage?