India vs Netherlands: Predicted XI, Ahmedabad Pitch Report, Where to Watch Live – T20 World Cup 2026 Match 36

Cricket fans, the roar at Narendra Modi Stadium is about to hit fever pitch again! India, already qualified and eyeing a perfect group-stage record, face the Netherlands tonight in their final Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026.

This is the perfect chance for India to test bench strength while staying unbeaten — and for the Dutch to pull off a memorable upset.

If you’re searching for India vs Netherlands updates, predicted playing XI, pitch report, and where to watch live, here’s everything you need before the 7:00 PM IST start in Ahmedabad.

India vs Netherlands Match Details

• Match: India vs Netherlands, Match 36, Group A
• Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
• Where to Watch Live in India: Star Sports Network (TV) & Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar (streaming)

Ahmedabad Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium

This giant venue has been a batter’s dream this tournament. Flat surface, true bounce, short boundaries, and lightning-fast outfield make it ideal for big hitting.

• Early overs: Fast bowlers get slight movement and bounce with the new ball
• Middle overs: Spinners can flight it and use the large dimensions, but no huge turn
• Dew factor: Night match means heavy dew in the second innings — chasing becomes much easier
• Average 1st innings score this tournament: 175–190+ (teams have posted 175, 187, and 213 here)

Toss winner will likely bowl first to take advantage of dew.

Predicted Playing XI – India vs Netherlands

India may rest one or two stars to manage workload and give others game time.

India Predicted XI

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Ishan Kishan (wk)
3. Tilak Varma
4. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
5. Hardik Pandya
6. Shivam Dube
7. Rinku Singh
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Axar Patel
10. Varun Chakaravarthy
11. Jasprit Bumrah

Netherlands Predicted XI

1. Max O’Dowd
2. Michael Levitt
3. Bas de Leede
4. Colin Ackermann
5. Scott Edwards (c & wk)
6. Logan van Beek
7. Zach Lion-Cachet
8. Aryan Dutt
9. Roelof van der Merwe
10. Kyle Klein
11. Fred Klaassen

India vs Netherlands Squads Overview

India Squad Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh

Netherlands Squad Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen, Noah Croes, Saqib Zulfiqar, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten

Quick Head-to-Head Note

Only one previous T20I meeting — India won by 56 runs in the 2022 T20 World Cup (Sydney). India posted 179/2 and restricted Netherlands to 123/9.

What to Expect Tonight

India want to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry momentum into Super 8s. The Netherlands have shown fight but face a mountain against this Indian side on a batting-friendly track. Expect fireworks — big totals, aggressive powerplay, and dew making the chase exciting.

Tune in at 7:00 PM IST on Star Sports or JioHotstar. Who do you think will shine brightest — Ishan Kishan’s aggression or Suryakumar Yadav’s magic? Drop your thoughts below — let’s chat while we wait for the first ball!