The IND vs NED match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, played on February 18, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, led India to a convincing victory.
India played well after having beaten Pakistan in their last game by 75 runs. They set the Netherlands a challenging target with a score of 193-6 after 20 overs. The Netherlands were in trouble, at 136-6 with three overs remaining, having lost six of their best players already, including their captain.
IND vs NED Match Preview
Match: India vs Netherlands
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Netherlands’ Target: 194 runs
Current Status: Netherlands 136/6 (17 overs)
India was set to continue its unbeaten streak in the tournament, while the Netherlands sought to end the tournament on a high note.
IND vs NED: Netherlands’ Run Chase Highlights
Powerplay – Initial Chances for India
Although the Dutch openers played cautiously, they did find themselves in some compromised positions. Jasprit Bumrah had an edge dropped at slip in the 4th over (22/0).
Although he bowled well through the 1st and 2nd overs (6/0 and 11/0 respectively), he did not get any lbw appeals although he bowled well through the 3rd and 4th overs, beating the bat on multiple occasions (17/0 and 22/0 respectively). There were a few close lbw calls too. The Indian fast bowlers, led by Bumrah and Arshdeep, began well.
IND vs NED: First Breakthrough
At 36/1 in 6 overs, the first breakthrough came through Varun Chakaravarthy, Max O’Dowd was bowled for 20 (18) as he misjudged a turning ball. Shortly after Michael Levitt was out for 24 (23), caught at deep midwicket off Hardik Pandya. At 52/2 in 8 overs, India regained control of the match.
IND vs NED: Middle Overs Resistance
The Netherlands launched a short but fierce counterattack through, Colin Ackermann (23 off 15) smashed some aggressive shots, including a massive six. Bas de Leede (33 off 23) tried to hold the innings together with some crucial boundaries.
The Netherlands reached 94/2 in 12 overs, crossed 100 in 14 overs. However, wickets started falling quickly. Varun Chakaravarthy picked two wickets in an over, dismissing Colin Ackermann and Aryan Dutt, turning the match completely in India’s favor.
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IND vs NED: Late-Order Collapse
As the required run rate escalated, the tension grew, Bas de Leede was bowled after a hard-fought knock. Scott Edwards (15 off 10) was out to a magnificent Bumrah yorker. Aryan Dutt was out for a duck. At 125/6 in 16 overs, the Netherlands were equal to India’s total at that point—but with more wickets in hand.
Shivam Dube Stars as India Beat Netherlands by 17 Runs in T20 World Cup 2026
Shivam Dube’s match-winning performance with the bat and ball helped India secure a 17-run victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 18, 2026.
Shivam Dube’s exceptional performance of 66 runs off just 31 deliveries combined with an equally impressive bowling display of 2 wickets from 35 deliveries has enabled him capture the Player of the Match award as well as helping India finish the league stage of this tournament with a perfect record.
Match Summary: India vs Netherlands
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Ground: Narendra Modi Stadium
Total Runs by India: 193 Runs for 7 Wickets (20 Overs)
Total Runs by Netherlands: 176 Runs for 7 Wickets (20 Overs)
Match Outcome: India Won by 17 Runs
Player of the Match: Shivam Dube (66 off 31) and (2 Wickets for 35 Runs)
India won all four games that they played in this series demonstrating that India had both a very good batting lineup and great bowlers in all phases of the game.
Shivam Dube’s Match-Winning Knock (66 off 31)
Playing under tricky circumstances, Shivam Dube adjusted remarkably well to the conditions at Ahmedabad.
On His Batting Strategy
Dube admitted that the wicket was not very easy to bat on:
“It was a little tough at the wicket. The ball was skidding and keeping low. I like hitting sixes, but the situation demanded that I focus on boundaries as well.”
Dube did not go for his shots from the very beginning but adjusted himself to the situation. His 66-run onslaught helped India reach a respectable 193.
Shivam Dube’s Role in the Middle Overs
Dube explained that his role in the Indian team is well understood by the leadership group:
“The captain and coach have told me to keep the strike-rate high in the middle overs.”
Although the situation in the match demanded stability, Dube timed his acceleration perfectly, turning the match in India’s favor with his powerful hitting.
Shivam Dube’s Bowling Impact – 2/35
Other than his aggressive batting, Shivam Dube also made important breakthroughs with the ball.
“I’m working hard on my bowling. It’s a T20 game sometimes you’ll get hit, other times you’ll get wickets.”
His two wickets disrupted the Netherlands’ chase and made sure the required run rate kept increasing.
How the Match Concluded
The Netherlands struggled but could not reach the target as they were left at 176/7. A clash between Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) and Rinku Singh resulted in a dropped catch.
A second chance resulted in a dismissal before Washington Sundar successfully took a catch to dismiss Zach Lion-Cachet (26 in 16 balls). Logan van Beek hit a boundary in the final over, but the target was too high. India finally won the match by 17 runs.
Key Performers in India’s Victory
India
Shivam Dube: 66 (31) & 2/35 – Player of the Match
Jasprit Bumrah – 1/17
Varun Chakaravarthy – 3/14
Netherlands
Zach Lion-Cachet – 26 (16)
Late-order resistance, but unable to close the gap
India Remains Unbeaten in T20 World Cup 2026
This victory helps India finish the league stage with four successive wins in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While there were several stressful points during the game, it is clear that the Indian squad showed their superior level of play because of the great efforts by Shivam Dube.
As the tournament proceeds, Shivam Dube’s all-around contributions to Team India will be very important as the team continues to chase down the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.
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