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Match 36, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
NED IND
193/6 (20.0)
NED NED
176/7 (20.0)
India beat Netherlands by 17 runs
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India vs Netherlands, Match 36 Match Summary

IND vs NED, 2026 - T20 Summary

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Match 36, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad , Feb 18, 2026
India India
193/6 (20.0/20)
Netherlands Netherlands
176/7 (20.0/20)
India beat Netherlands by 17 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Shivam Dube
    66(31)&2/35(3)
IND 193/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107521-shivam-dubey-playerprofile>Shivam Dube</a>
Shivam Dube
66 (31)
  • 4x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 212.90SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1492-suryakumar-yadav-playerprofile>Suryakumar Yadav</a>
Suryakumar Yadav
34 (28)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 121.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
NED 176/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108757-bas-de-leede-playerprofile>Bas de Leede</a>
Bas de Leede
33 (23)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 143.47SR
<a href=/cricket/players/121698-zach-lion-cachet-playerprofile>Zach Lion-Cachet</a>
Zach Lion-Cachet
26 (16)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 162.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/3
R/W
Bowler
Shivam Dube
ECON 11.66
3
OVERS
35/2
R/W
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Coming up on Thursday - Just four games remain in the group stage, three of which are scheduled for 19th February. With all Super 8 spots sealed and the seedings pre-decided, there isn't much at stake for the qualified teams. However, for those heading home after the group stage, it's a chance to bow out on a high, especially for the Associate nations. First up on 19th February, the West Indies take on Italy in Kolkata. That will be followed by Sri Lanka facing Zimbabwe in Colombo, before Afghanistan round off the day’s action against Canada in Chennai. The first game of the day will commence at 5.30 am GMT. As always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Super 8 spots locked in - Coming into Wednesday's triple-header, there was just one spot left up for grabs, and Pakistan sealed it with a convincing win over Namibia in Colombo. Earlier in the day in Delhi, South Africa brushed aside the UAE to make it four wins from four, while India followed suit to complete a perfect run through the group stage.
We have ticked a lot of boxes - The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav says that there was a bit of dew around, which made things slightly challenging for the bowlers, but overall, he is very happy with the performance. He acknowledges that they could find themselves in similar situations again, such as losing early wickets, but stresses that it is important for the batters to understand their responsibilities. Speaking about Dube, he recalls his knock in Vizag against New Zealand, mentioning that he wanted the Player of the Match award that day as well. Says that it was an amazing effort from Dube to help India reach 193. He feels the team has ticked a lot of boxes and adds that even in victory, there are lessons to be learned. On India’s bowling options, he describes it as a good headache to have, with plenty of variety at their disposal. He concludes by saying he is happy with how things are progressing, highlighting that contributions are coming from everyone.
We failed to make the key moments count - The captain of Netherlands, Scott Edwards says that they started really well. Adds that Aryan Dutt has been amazing for them, especially bowling in the Powerplay. Mentions that they know India has the firepower, and they were in the game as well, but a couple of missed chances and some misexcution costed them. Says that they had a few wickets in hand towards the end and took the bowlers down. Edwards shares that any time you come to India, you learn a lot. Smaller grounds, flatter wickets, and large crowds with so much hype. He believes that they did not play to their potential in this World Cup, did well in patches, but failed to make the key moments count.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Dube's blitz powered India to 193 - Earlier, after opting to bat first, India suffered an early setback as Abhishek Sharma registered his third duck of the World Cup. Aryan Dutt was outstanding in the Powerplay, delivering three tight overs that set the tone. His effort was well supported through the middle phase, keeping India in check until Shivam Dube's arrival shifted the complexion of the game. Dube's blistering 31-ball 66, his T20I career-best score, powered India to 193, with the Dutch conceding 75 runs in the final five overs.
Dutch hung in, but never took charge - Jasprit Bumrah had the ball on a string, and Max O'Dowd looked all at sea against him. If Bumrah didn't get him, Varun Chakaravarthy did. There wasn't much separating the two sides at the end of 12 overs. In fact, the Dutch were slightly ahead at 94 for the loss of one less wicket, compared to India's 89 at the same stage. But the bigger question was - who could produce an innings like Shivam Dube’s? And could they do it against the likes of Bumrah, Varun and Arshdeep? The trio did not complete their full quota of overs, with Hardik Pandya and Dube given a longer run instead. While they were carted around, no one from the Netherlands truly took the attack to the opposition or seriously threatened to pull off the chase.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shivam Dube wins the award for his impactful knock of 66 runs from 31 balls. He also chipped in with a couple of wickets but was on the expensive side. Dube says that the wicket was a bit tough, but he enjoyed batting on it. Adds that there was some pressure, the off-spinner bowled well with four dot balls, but he knew he could make it up later on. Dube shares that he loves hitting sixes, but sometimes the situation demands something different, and he has to look for boundaries as well. Tells that the skipper and coach have given him the freedom to bat wth a higher strike rate, but in this game, he had to take a bit of time. On his bowling, Dube says that he is working hard on it, and the results are showing as well. He feels that in a T20 game, you will get hit but also pick up wickets.
India make it four in four - Not a perfect performance, but one that gets the job done. For all the talk of them being strong favourites coming into the tournament, Suryakumar Yadav's side hasn't quite hit top gear yet, but they continue to find ways to win. They will know there is plenty to improve on in different aspects of their game. The Netherlands fought hard until the very end while chasing, but never quite threatened to get over the line. They bowled well for large parts, only to lose their way at the death. They head home with a solitary win, left to ponder what might have been.
Over 20 : 176/7
10 Runs
  • 219.1
  • 219.2
  • 219.3
  • W 19.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
van Beek
4 (2)
N. Croes
25 (12)
S. Dube
3-0-35-2
19.6
4
Shivam Dube To Logan van Beek
FOUR! INDIA WIN BY 17 RUNS! A boundary, but that will not be enough! Shivam Dube bowls a low full toss, outside off. Logan van Beek extends his arms to reach out and nails his drive through extra cover for four runs.
19.5
0
Shivam Dube To Logan van Beek
Swing and a miss! Fuller and well wide outside off, Logan van Beek has a wild swing at it but misses. The bowler is lucky that it's not called a wide.
Logan van Beek walks in next.
19.4
W
Shivam Dube To Zach Lion-Cachet OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Low full toss, outside off, Zach Lion-Cachet walks across the stumps and gets low to swing down the ground. Skies it towards long on, where Washington Sundar takes a few steps in off the ropes and takes a safe catch close to his chest.
19.3
2
Shivam Dube To Zach Lion-Cachet
DROPPED AGAIN! Tilak Varma is the culprit here, and this is not the first time in this World Cup for him. Shivam Dube pitches it up, outside off. Zach Lion-Cachet throws his hands at it but once again slices it off the outer half of the bat towards deep point. Tilak runs forward and dives to grab it but fails to hold onto it as he hits the ground. A couple more added to the total.
19.2
2
Shivam Dube To Zach Lion-Cachet
DROPPED! That could have been even worse for India! Shivam Dube bowls a slower one, full and outside off. Zach Lion-Cachet reaches out but only manages to slice it. It goes high in the air over extra cover. SKY runs backwards and calls for it, while Rinku Singh comes forward from long off. Suryakumar Yadav circles around it but fails to settle under it and the ball hits his chest and falls out. Good thing they avoided the collision here. Two taken.
19.1
2
Shivam Dube To Zach Lion-Cachet
A good wide yorker, outside off, Zach Lion-Cachet uses his feet and jams it out towards long on and comes back for the second run. 26 needed in 5 now.
The Netherlands are not going to go down without a fight. This is a big call from Suryakumar Yadav. Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah both have one over left, but he has gone with Shivam Dube. Perhaps the Indian skipper wants to see how Dube fares if a similar scenario presents itself in the Super 8 stage.
Over 19 : 166/6
18 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 618.2
  • 118.3
  • 218.4
  • 418.5
  • 418.6
N. Croes
25 (12)
Zach Lion
20 (12)
H. Pandya
3-0-40-1
18.6
4
Hardik Pandya To Noah Croes
FOUR! Excellent batting! Short again and outside off, slower as well. Noah Croes backs away to create room. He waits for it and crunches it over point for four more runs. 28 needed in the last over.
18.5
4
Hardik Pandya To Noah Croes
FOUR! Picked up and how! Pitched up delivery, angling into the pads. Noah Croes picks it up nicely and flicks it stylishly to the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.
18.4
2
Hardik Pandya To Noah Croes
Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, takes pace off now. Noah Croes cuts it and gets it over backward point for a couple of runs.
18.3
1
Hardik Pandya To Zach Lion-Cachet
A bouncer, on middle, pace on. Zach Lion-Cachet looks to pull but gets a top edge that falls safely towards the square leg region. They cross.
18.2
6
Hardik Pandya To Zach Lion-Cachet
SIX! The Dutch are not giving up here! Short of a length and outside off, slower again. Zach Lion-Cachet waits for it and plays it as a tennis player's forehand. He muscles it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie.
18.1
1
Hardik Pandya To Noah Croes
Fuller and on middle, takes pace off. Noah Croes takes a couple of steps forward and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Hardik Pandya (2-0-22-1) returns to the attack with the Netherlands needing 46 runs from 12 balls.
Over 18 : 148/6
12 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 1 LB 17.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
Zach Lion
13 (10)
N. Croes
14 (8)
A. Singh
3-0-22-0
17.6
4
Arshdeep Singh To Zach Lion-Cachet
FOUR! No stopping that one! Fuller delivery from around the wicket, on off. Zach Lion-Cachet makes room to access the off side and bludgeons it through extra cover for four runs. 12 runs off the over!
17.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Noah Croes
Unlucky! A full toss, on middle, Noah Croes absolutely smashes it down the pitch. Arshdeep Singh gets his left hand out of the way of the ball but it hits the stumps at the other end and goes nowhere. Just a single. Could have easily been a boundary.
17.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Zach Lion-Cachet
Low full toss, on middle, angling in, Zach Lion-Cachet drags it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
17.3
lb
Arshdeep Singh To Noah Croes
Arshdeep Singh gets the yorker right this time, on off. Noah Croes goes down for the sweep but misses. It goes off his toe towards deep third for a leg bye.
17.2
4
Arshdeep Singh To Noah Croes
FOUR! Innovative and effective! Arshdeep Singh misses his yorker and bowls full, on middle and off. Noah Croes changes his stance, gets under it and nails the reverse scoop to the third man fence for his third boundary in three balls.
17.1
1
Arshdeep Singh To Zach Lion-Cachet
Short of a length and on middle, Zach Lion-Cachet pulls it to deep square leg for a single. Washington Sundar fumbles but that does not cost anything.
Full Commentary
20 OV
10 Runs
S. Dube to Zach Lion van Beek
  • 219.1
  • 219.2
  • 219.3
  • W 19.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
18 Runs
H. Pandya to N. Croes Zach Lion
  • 118.1
  • 618.2
  • 118.3
  • 218.4
  • 418.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
12 Runs
A. Singh to Zach Lion N. Croes
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 1 LB 17.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
11 Runs
W. Sundar to Zach Lion N. Croes
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
7 Runs
J. Bumrah to Zach Lion S. Edwards N. Croes
  • 115.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • W 15.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
6 Runs
W. Sundar to S. Edwards Zach Lion
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
13 Runs
S. Dube to S. Edwards de Leede
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 613.3
  • 213.4
  • 013.5
  • W 13.6
13 OV
5 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to C. Ackermann A. Dutt S. Edwards de Leede
  • W 12.1
  • W 12.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
12 Runs
S. Dube to C. Ackermann de Leede
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 011.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
10 Runs
A. Sharma to de Leede C. Ackermann
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 610.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
14 Runs
H. Pandya to de Leede C. Ackermann
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 69.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 1 WD 9.6
  • 19.6
9 OV
6 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to C. Ackermann de Leede
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
8 Runs
H. Pandya to de Leede M. Levitt C. Ackermann
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • W 7.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
W. Sundar to M. Levitt de Leede
  • 06.1
  • 46.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
3 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to M. O'Dowd M. Levitt de Leede
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • W 5.4
  • 05.5
  • 1 WD 5.6
  • 05.6
5 OV
11 Runs
W. Sundar to M. O'Dowd M. Levitt
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 64.4
  • 24.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
5 Runs
J. Bumrah to M. O'Dowd M. Levitt
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
6 Runs
A. Singh to M. Levitt M. O'Dowd
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 1 LB 2.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
5 Runs
J. Bumrah to M. O'Dowd
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
6 Runs
A. Singh to M. Levitt
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 20.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result India beat Netherlands by 17 runs
  • Player of the Match Shivam Dube
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Donovan Koch (AUS)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: India 193/6 in 20.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between S Dube (32) and H Pandya (16)
  • S Dube 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 25 balls (2x4) (5x6)
  • India 153/4 in 16.6 overs
  • Drinks: India 110/4 in 13.3 overs
  • India 105/3 in 12.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (10.5 ovs): NED against S Dube (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, NED: 2) (Retained)
  • S Yadav dropped on 13 by M Levitt in 8.2 overs
  • Drinks: India 51/2 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 51/2
  • India 50/2 in 5.3 overs
  • Lion-Cachet dropped on 24 by T Varma in 19.3 overs
  • Lion-Cachet dropped on 22 by S Yadav in 19.2 overs
  • Netherlands 155/6 in 18.2 overs
  • Drinks: Netherlands 112/5 in 14.0 overs
  • Netherlands 103/4 in 13.1 overs
  • C Ackermann dropped on 17 by W Sundar in 11.1 overs
  • Netherlands 50/1 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Netherlands 36/1
  • Drinks: Netherlands 35/1 in 5.4 overs
  • O'Dowd dropped on 4 by A Sharma in 3.1 overs
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