Highlights India vs Netherlands – T20 World Cup 2026: India kept their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign perfect with a thrilling 17-run win over the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18.
The highlights India vs Netherlands clash showed both teams’ fighting spirit, but it was Shivam Dube’s explosive batting and Varun Chakaravarthy’s magical spin that sealed the deal for the Men in Blue.
Highlights India vs Netherlands – T20 World Cup 2026
India vs Netherlands Match Summary
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | India won, chose to bat |
| India Score | 193/6 (20 Overs) |
| Netherlands Score | 176/7 (20 Overs) |
| Result | India won by 17 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shivam Dube (66 runs & 2 wickets) |
Highlights India vs Netherlands
First Innings: Dube Saves the Day
India’s batting did not start well at all. Abhishek Sharma walked back without scoring — his third duck in a row this tournament. Ishan Kishan added just 18 before departing, leaving India in trouble early on.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav (34) and Tilak Varma (31) steadied things, but the match truly changed when Shivam Dube walked in. He played one of the most destructive innings of the tournament — a breathtaking 66 off just 31 balls with six massive sixes. Together with Hardik Pandya, who smashed a quick 30 off 21 balls, Dube helped India hammer 75 runs in the last five overs to post a tough total of 193.
For Netherlands, Logan van Beek took three wickets while Aryan Dutt bowled well early, finishing with 2/19.
Second Innings: Chakaravarthy Spins the Web
Chasing 194, the Netherlands were brave. Openers Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd gave their side a solid platform. But when Varun Chakaravarthy entered the attack, everything changed.
The mystery spinner was simply unplayable, finishing with 3/14 — removing Colin Ackermann and Aryan Dutt in back-to-back deliveries to crush Dutch hopes. Bas de Leede fought hard with 33, while Noah Croes gave the crowd some late excitement with an unbeaten 25. But the required run rate kept climbing out of reach.
Jasprit Bumrah, as always, was rock solid — giving away just 17 runs in his full four-over spell.
What Comes Next for India?
India enter the Super 8 stage with a perfect 4-0 record, making them the tournament’s most feared side. Their next challenge arrives this Sunday against South Africa — the runners-up from the last edition.
The top-order form, especially the openers, remains a worry. But with Dube firing in the middle order and bowlers like Chakaravarthy and Bumrah in top form, India look like the team to beat in 2026.
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