India vs Netherlands – T20 World Cup 2026 Match Preview, Scorecard & Standings
Match Details
- Match: India National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team
- Tournament: ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Format: T20 International
- Match Type: Group Stage
India vs Netherlands – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Full Scorecard
Match Summary
| Venue | Date | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 18 February 2026 | India won by 17 runs | Shivam Dube (66 runs & 2/35) |
India Innings – 193/6 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 257.14 |
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 114.81 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 34 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 121.42 |
| Shivam Dube | 66 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 212.90 |
| Hardik Pandya | 30 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 142.85 |
| Rinku Singh (not out) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Extras: 8 | Total: 193/6 in 20 Overs | CRR: 9.65 | |||||
Netherlands Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan Dutt | 4 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 |
| Logan van Beek | 4 | 56 | 3 | 14.00 |
| Colin Ackermann | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Kyle Klein | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Bas de Leede | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
India Fall of Wickets
| Score | Batsman | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 0/1 | Abhishek Sharma | 0.3 |
| 39/2 | Ishan Kishan | 4.2 |
| 69/3 | Tilak Varma | 9.0 |
| 110/4 | Suryakumar Yadav | 13.3 |
| 186/5 | Shivam Dube | 19.2 |
| 193/6 | Hardik Pandya | 20.0 |
Netherlands Innings – 176/7 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Levitt | 24 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 104.34 |
| Max O’Dowd | 20 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Bas de Leede | 33 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 143.47 |
| Colin Ackermann | 23 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Aryan Dutt | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Scott Edwards (c) | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Noah Croes (not out) | 25 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 208.33 |
| Logan van Beek (not out) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras: 6 | Total: 176/7 in 20 Overs | CRR: 8.80 | |||||
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5.66 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3 | 14 | 3 | 4.66 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 40 | 1 | 13.33 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 35 | 2 | 11.66 |
Netherlands Fall of Wickets
| Score | Batsman | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 35/1 | Max O’Dowd | 5.4 |
| 51/2 | Michael Levitt | 7.5 |
| 94/3 | Colin Ackermann | 12.1 |
| 94/4 | Aryan Dutt | 12.2 |
| 112/5 | Bas de Leede | 14.0 |
| 125/6 | Scott Edwards | 15.5 |
| 172/7 | Zach Lion-Cachet | 19.4 |
India vs Netherlands Full Scorecard – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In Match 36 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Team India defeated Netherlands by 17 runs in a competitive encounter. Batting first, India posted a strong total of 193/6 in 20 overs. Shivam Dube played a sensational knock of 66 runs off 31 balls, smashing boundaries and sixes at a crucial stage. His aggressive innings shifted momentum towards India after a cautious start. Suryakumar Yadav also contributed with fluent strokeplay, while Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh added valuable runs in the death overs to push the total close to 200.
In response, Netherlands fought hard and finished at 176/7 in 20 overs with a current run rate of 8.80. Bas de Leede scored 33 off 23 balls, while Michael Levitt (24), Colin Ackermann (23), and Zach Lion-Cachet (26) kept the chase alive during the middle overs. Noah Croes remained unbeaten on 25 off 12 balls, showing late resistance, but the required run rate proved too high in the final overs.
India’s bowling attack delivered under pressure. Varun Chakaravarthy was the standout performer with excellent figures of 3/14 in 3 overs, breaking key partnerships in the middle overs. Shivam Dube impressed with the ball as well, picking up 2 wickets for 35 runs, completing a remarkable all-round performance. Jasprit Bumrah maintained tight control, conceding only 17 runs in his 3 overs and taking the crucial wicket of Netherlands captain Scott Edwards. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with one wicket.
The Netherlands innings saw early setbacks as Max O’Dowd was dismissed at 35/1, followed by Michael Levitt at 51/2. A quick double strike by Varun Chakaravarthy reduced Netherlands to 94/4, shifting momentum towards India. Despite a late surge, Netherlands fell short by 17 runs.
Shivam Dube was awarded the Player of the Match for his explosive 66 (31) and impactful bowling spell of 2/35 (3 overs). With this victory, India strengthened their position in the T20 World Cup 2026 standings and maintained their winning momentum in the tournament.
Where to Watch India vs Netherlands Live
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- ICC Official Website
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Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
- Balanced pitch
- Good for batting under lights
- Spinners effective in middle overs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When is India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 match?
The match is scheduled during ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group stage.
2. Where is India vs Netherlands match being played?
The match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
3. Who are key players in Ind vs Ned match?
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Bas de Leede and Scott Edwards.
4. Where to watch India vs Netherlands live?
Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar.
5. Is this match important for standings?
Yes, it impacts ICC T20 World Cup 2026 table qualification.
6. What is head-to-head record?
India has dominated Netherlands in previous meetings.