India is set to play the Netherlands in the 36th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18. India aims to keep their unbeaten record intact before the Super Eight stage, while the Netherlands seeks to finish their campaign on a high note.
India
India has been outstanding in the tournament, winning all three of their matches thus far. They recently defeated Pakistan by 61 runs. On a challenging pitch at R Premadasa, Indian batters struggled against the Pakistani spinners. However, Ishan Kishan was instrumental, scoring 77 runs, while Shivam Dube added 27 runs, helping the team set a solid score of 175 runs. India’s bowlers dominated, bowling out Pakistan for just 114 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy each taking two wickets.
Netherlands
The Netherlands has not performed well in the tournament, securing only one win against Namibia. They recently lost to the USA by 93 runs. Chasing a target of 197 runs, they could only manage 103 runs. Bas de Leede stood out, taking three wickets and scoring 23 runs. Captain Scott Edwards contributed with 20 runs. With just one game left, they hope to conclude the tournament positively.
IND vs NED Match Details
| IND vs NED T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | India vs Netherlands 36th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, February 18; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcasting and Live Streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
IND vs NED T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is flat, providing excellent conditions for T20 batsmen to score runs. With good pace and bounce, batters can play freely, while fast bowlers might find some assistance with the new ball at the start. The last match featured high scores, with the average first-inning total around 165 runs.
IND vs NED T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is expected to be humid and pleasant, with no rain in the forecast during the match. As it’s an evening game, conditions will be cooler with temperatures ranging from 21 to 25 °C under mostly clear skies.
IND vs NED Head-to-Head Records
| IND vs NED head-to-head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by India | 1 |
| Won by Netherlands | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
IND vs NED Probable XI
- India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh.
- Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan Van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren.
Players To Watch Out For in the IND vs NED Match
- Ishan Kishan | IND: The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter is in excellent form, scoring 158 runs in three matches at an average of 52.67, including two half-centuries. He played a crucial role with a stellar 77 runs against Pakistan.
- Bas de Leede | NED: The 26-year-old all-rounder has been key for his team, with 125 runs and five wickets in the tournament. In the last match, he contributed with both bat and ball, making 23 runs and taking three wickets.
IND vs NED Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last six T20 matches at this venue, the toss winners have chosen to bowl first five times and batted first once.
Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch
- In 11 T20I matches played here, teams batting first have won six times, while those bowling first have won five times.
IND vs NED Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: NED (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-40
- NED Total: 150-180
- Match Winner: India
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: IND (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 48-55
- IND Total: 180-210
- Match Winner: India
Who will win today’s IND vs NED T20 World Cup match?
India is likely to win this match. They have performed exceptionally well so far, winning all their matches in the tournament. India also secured a victory over the Netherlands in their previous encounter during the T20 World Cup 2022 and has consistently excelled against weaker opponents in this format.
