India won all four of its group-stage matches at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, beating the Netherlands by 17 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This was the final match of Group A in the tournament, and India secured a solid victory.
After winning the toss, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first, aiming to set a target for the bowlers to defend. Arshdeep Singh came in for Kuldeep Yadav, while Washington Sundar replaced Axar Patel.
Abhishek Sharma was out for a duck again, marking his third consecutive scoreless outing in this tournament. Ishan Kishan made 18 runs off 7 balls but was unfortunate to be dismissed. Aryan Dutt took two wickets among the Indian openers.
Tilak Varma (31 off 27 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (34 off 28 balls) steadied the innings. Shivam Dube scored a quick 66 off 31 balls, and Hardik Pandya contributed 30 runs off 21 balls, helping India post a total of 194 runs.
Logan Van Beek was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, taking 3 wickets for 56 runs and helping to limit India to 193 for 6. In reply, Michael Levitt (24 off 23 balls) and Max O’Dowd (20 off 18 balls) gave the Netherlands a decent start.
Bass de Leede (33 off 23 balls) and Colin Ackermann (23 off 15 balls) kept their team in contention. However, wickets fell regularly, preventing the Netherlands from reaching the target.
Varun Chakaravarthy (3/14), Shivam Dube (2/35), Hardik Pandya (1/40), and Jasprit Bumrah (1/17) were key performers with the ball for India.
Full Scorecard – India vs Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 18
India 193 for 6 (Dube 66, Suryakumar 34, van Beek 3-56, Dutt 2-19) beat Netherlands 176 for 7 (de Leede 33, Varun 3-14, Dube 2-35) by 17 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
India won the toss and opted to bat. Abhishek was out for a duck for the third time. Aryan Dutt bowled well during the powerplay. Shivam Dube’s innings helped set a competitive total.
The Netherlands started positively but struggled to keep up with the required run rate as Varun, Bumrah, and Arshdeep bowled effectively.
Player of the Match
Shivam Dube was awarded Player of the Match for his 66 runs and two wickets.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
This match did not affect standings, as it was a dead rubber. However, India gained confidence as they move into the Super 8 stage.
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs Netherlands match?
A1: India won by 17 runs against the Netherlands on February 18, 2026, in Ahmedabad.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Netherlands?
A2: Shivam Dube was named Player of the Match for scoring 66 runs and taking two wickets.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: India 193 for 6 (Dube 66, Suryakumar 34, van Beek 3-56, Dutt 2-19) vs Netherlands 176 for 7 (de Leede 33, Varun 3-14, Dube 2-35)
