Global pop icon Ricky Martin will headline the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final closing ceremony in Ahmedabad. Check out every detail here.
India vs New Zealand: Ricky Martin To Perform At T20 World Cup 2026 Final in Ahmedabad (Image Source: X)
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 wraps up with a bang on Sunday, March 8, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The ICC just revealed that Ricky Martin, the global pop sensation, will headline the closing ceremony right before India faces New Zealand in the final. After India’s nail-biting win over England in the semis, bringing in the “King of Latin Pop” promises to turn the world’s biggest cricket stadium into one giant party.
Ricky Martin’s coming back to India, and it’s a big deal. Last time he performed here was way back in 1998. He’s the guy behind hits like “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and “The Cup of Life.” This time, he’s bringing his classics and that wild, infectious energy to the huge crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which can hold upto 132,000 people. Picking a Latin superstar, such as Ricky, fits right in with the ICC’s "Global Party" vibe this year.
🎤 The #T20WorldCup party just got bigger!
— ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2026
We are thrilled to announce Global Icon and Superstar Ricky Martin as the headliner for the Closing Ceremony before the Final at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
This is one celebration you don’t want to miss! 🎶🏏✨#FeelTheThrill… pic.twitter.com/Wi18cfGuFb
Viewership’s gone through the roof, especially in the Americas. Organisers aren’t stopping at just the music, either. They’re mixing in local Indian cultural acts and a cutting-edge laser show to pull together Latin beats and Indian tradition. It’s shaping up to be something nobody’s seen before.
While the entertainment provides the glitz, the core focus remains on the field where India looks to defend their title against a resurgent New Zealand. India secured their spot in the final on Thursday with a nail-biting seven-run win over England at the Wankhede Stadium, driven by Sanju Samson’s 89 and Jasprit Bumrah’s death-bowling masterclass.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, reached the final by dismantling Afghanistan in the first semi-final. With the stadium expected to be a "Sea of Blue," the match is projected to be the most-watched T20 game in history, further amplified by the presence of a global headliner like Martin.
