Ahmedabad, March 8 (NationPress) The ICC Men's T20 World Cup final is set to take place on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where over 1.35 lakh fans are anticipated to witness this thrilling match between India and New Zealand at the largest cricket stadium in the world.

The Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, extended a heartfelt welcome to cricket enthusiasts traveling from various parts of India and overseas for this monumental event, exuding confidence in the Indian team's capabilities.

"Today marks the final match at the world's largest cricket stadium here in Ahmedabad. I warmly welcome cricket fans from both India and across the globe who are gathering to experience this historic showdown," stated Sanghavi.

He assured that the state administration, in collaboration with the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), had meticulously prepared for the event to guarantee that spectators would have adequate amenities at the venue.

"I am completely confident that the Indian cricket team will make history with their stellar performance today. The administration, GCA, and BCCI have been diligently working for the past few days to ensure that all cricket fans enjoy the best possible experience," he mentioned.

Sanghavi noted that extensive arrangements have been put in place for the anticipated large crowd at the stadium.

"We expect more than 1,35,000 attendees at the Narendra Modi Stadium today. Arrangements have been made to ensure that everyone can enjoy and witness this match comfortably while we create new history together," he added.

Meanwhile, T. Raja Singh, a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Goshamahal, Telangana, remarked that this contest is expected to attract significant attention from cricket fans nationwide.

"It's going to be an exhilarating match. The Indian team has been on a winning streak, having triumphed over Pakistan, and I believe they will also secure victory against New Zealand today," he expressed.

Security and crowd management strategies have been significantly enhanced in the city ahead of this final match.

Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G. S. Malik announced on Saturday that comprehensive preparations have been made for this prestigious event.

"Tomorrow, we will witness a historic T20 World Cup final taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium. All necessary arrangements have been finalized by the police. We are deploying over 3,000 police personnel and around 1,000 home guards for security purposes," Malik stated.

He also mentioned that three anti-drone systems and eight bomb detection and disposal teams would be part of the security framework, with senior officers overseeing operations at the stadium and its vicinity.

Malik urged fans to utilize public transportation options such as buses and the Metro to alleviate traffic congestion around the stadium, assuring that transport services would continue late into the night to facilitate fans' journeys home after the match.