The closing ceremony of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad created plenty of buzz online, with fans reacting to the performances, atmosphere,
and broadcast quality during the pre-match celebrations.
Held at the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the India vs New Zealand final, the ceremony featured performances from Indian and international music stars as more than 100,000 fans gathered for the tournament's final night.
While many viewers praised the energy and scale of the event, others took to social media to complain about audio issues during the live broadcast.
Star-studded performances light up Ahmedabad
The ceremony began at 5:30 PM IST, well before the 7:00 PM start of the final.
Gujarati singer Falguni Pathak opened the event with a colourful performance featuring around 50 Bollywood dancers and elaborate choreography.
Punjabi pop icon Sukhbir Singh followed with a high-energy set before global music star Ricky Martin closed the show. The two-time Grammy Award winner's performance marked the final act before the stage was cleared for the T20 World Cup final.
The stadium atmosphere was widely praised by fans inside the venue, with lights, music and large-scale choreography adding to the spectacle.
Fans praise T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony
Several fans took to social media to applaud the ICC for organising a vibrant pre-match show.
"The ICC really nailed it with that closing ceremony! 🎉"
"Terrific atmosphere. The closing ceremony is pure magic! Hats off to ICC for putting together an unforgettable show - lights, performances, and vibes on point!"
Many viewers described the ceremony as a fitting build-up to one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
Audio issues stain T20 World Cup Closing Ceremony
Despite the praise for the performances, several viewers watching the broadcast complained about poor sound quality during the ceremony.
Some fans said they struggled to hear the performances clearly on the official stream.
"Why even broadcast the closing ceremony if they don't want us to hear anything?" one user wrote.
Another viewer posted: "WTF is this closing ceremony on Hotstar for WC? Can't hear a word. "
Others also pointed out that microphone and sound mixing issues affected the viewing experience.
"The least the ICC could do was invest in better microphones for the closing ceremony and performances," another fan joked online.
Perfect build-up to a high-stakes final
Despite the mixed reactions online, the closing ceremony added to the anticipation ahead of the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final.
India entered the match aiming to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title, while New Zealand were chasing their first crown in the tournament.
With a packed stadium and millions watching around the world, the ceremony served as the final celebration before cricket's biggest T20 showdown began in Ahmedabad.
