India will face Netherlands in Match 36 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on February 18 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
This is the final league match of Group A. India have already secured their place in the Super 8 after winning all three of their matches so far against USA, Namibia and Pakistan. With six points and a strong net run rate, the Men in Blue will look to maintain their unbeaten record and carry momentum into the next stage.
Netherlands, meanwhile, have managed one win from three matches and are already out of the qualification race. They will be playing for pride and will aim to challenge one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
IND vs NED Match Details
| Match | India vs Netherlands, Match 36 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 18 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST (Toss: 6:30 PM) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Group A Scenario
India are currently at the top of the table with a perfect record of three wins in three matches and a net run rate above +3. They have been dominant with both bat and ball and will aim to finish the group stage unbeaten.
Netherlands have two points from three games and are placed lower in the standings. Although they are out of the Super 8 race, a strong performance against India would be a big confidence boost for the team.
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IND vs NED Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Matches | India Won | Netherlands Won |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
The only T20I meeting between the two teams came in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India registered a comfortable victory.
IND vs NED Pitch Report Today Match
The Ahmedabad surface has been one of the best batting wickets in the tournament. The pitch offers true bounce, a fast outfield and short boundaries, making it ideal for stroke play.
Pacers may get some movement early with the new ball, but as the match progresses, batting becomes easier. In night matches, dew plays a major role, making chasing easier for the team batting second.
The average first-innings score here has been around 170–190, and totals above 200 are very much possible. Teams winning the toss are likely to choose to bowl first and take advantage of the dew factor.
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IND vs NED Probable Playing XI
India
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact option: Kuldeep Yadav / Mohammed Siraj
Netherlands
Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Jack Lyon-Cash, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren
Impact option: Fred Klaassen
Players to Watch
India:
Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive batting, Jasprit Bumrah’s control with the ball, Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin and Abhishek Sharma’s attacking starts will be key.
Netherlands:
Bas de Leede’s all-round ability, Scott Edwards’ leadership and finishing skills, and Aryan Dutt’s spin could play an important role.
Match Prediction
India start as clear favourites due to their unbeaten form, strong batting depth and experienced bowling attack. They have dominated the group stage and will aim to continue their winning momentum.
Netherlands will look to play fearless cricket and create an upset, but they will need a near-perfect performance to challenge India.
If India bat first and post a total close to 190 or more, they are likely to secure another comfortable win and finish the group stage with a perfect record in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
