Final match of T20 World Cup 2026 today, 2000 policemen deployed in Ahmedabad, 300 will be monitored through CCTV

To be held between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final Before this, security arrangements have been taken to a higher level. The city police has made it clear that during the match, intensive surveillance will be maintained on the stadium premises, entry points and surrounding routes, so that there is no scope for any kind of disorder.

“Elaborate police arrangements have been made for the match. More than 121 police officers and over 2000 policemen will be on duty.” — Neeraj Kumar Badgujar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad City

According to police officials, this time special focus has been placed on crowd management. For the first time, the movement of spectators will be phased before entering the stadium. holding area Has been created. Its purpose is to send people arriving in large numbers together to the gate in a controlled manner and there is no sudden crowd pressure.

Additional arrangements at gate number 1 and 2

The administration has estimated that gate numbers 1 and 2 may be under maximum pressure. For this reason, special barricading has been done at both these entry points and additional police officers have been deployed. Officials say that the aim of the system is not only security but also easy entry of spectators.

Instructions have been given to take strict action against those trying to forcibly enter the ground and those involved in black marketing of tickets. Police have said that legal action will be taken on the spot if security rules are broken.

Real-time surveillance from over 300 CCTV cameras

More than 300 CCTV cameras have been installed in the stadium premises. Through these cameras, the activities of the spectators, stand areas, entry-exit points and sensitive places will be continuously monitored. The purpose of the monitoring system is not only to take action after the incident, but also to identify potential risks in advance.

Along with this, separate security protocols have been implemented regarding VVIP movement and seating arrangements. According to the police, due to the final match, a large number of spectators from different cities are reaching Ahmedabad, hence traffic management on the main roads and stadium link road has also been included in the security plan.

Focus also on metro stations and city traffic

In view of the possibility of increase in crowd in metro stations, parking zones and corridors connected to the stadium on match day, additional police force has been deployed. Traffic diversions along with barricades have been implemented at many places, so that the movement of both emergency vehicles and regular traffic is not affected.

Officials say the entire operation is aimed at providing a safe, orderly and controlled environment to spectators. Joint surveillance of the police and traffic units will continue before and after the start of the match, as the real pressure often comes during the entry and exit periods.

Overall, the Ahmedabad administration has implemented security, crowd control and traffic management in an integrated model for this high-profile final. Now the focus is on ensuring that during this match which attracts the interest of millions, the system continues to run smoothly and the experience of the spectators remains safe.