IND vs NED Highlights, T20 WC: India Close Out Group Stage With Solid 17-Run Victory

IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: Check out all key moments, major turning points and updates from India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A showdown against the Netherlands.

Background

IND vs NED T20 WC: India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, have already secured their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2026. Comprehensive victories over USA, Namibia and Pakistan ensured smooth passage from Group A, leaving their final group-stage encounter as a formality, at least from their perspective. On Wednesday, February 18, the Men in Blue face the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, closing out their league commitments in front of a home crowd.For the Netherlands, however, this is anything but routine. The Dutch remain mathematically in contention and will approach the contest knowing that only a win can keep their slim hopes alive.India Seek Momentum Ahead of Super 8sHaving already ticked the qualification box, India may view this encounter as an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and maintain their winning rhythm.Suryakumar Yadav’s side has looked assured throughout the group phase, displaying balance with both bat and ball.Even in a match where nothing tangible is at stake, professional pride and the desire to carry a flawless record into the Super 8s could prove significant.While qualification is no longer a concern for India, the fixture still carries weight in terms of momentum, rhythm and squad confidence heading into the knockout rounds. A strong finish would reinforce their credentials as one of the tournament favourites. Netherlands Cling to Qualification HopesFor the Dutch, the equation is simple but daunting.They must secure a positive result and rely on other outcomes to go their way. Facing an unbeaten Indian side in Ahmedabad presents a formidable challenge, yet the high-stakes nature of the contest could inspire a spirited performance.The Netherlands have shown resilience in patches during the tournament and will need their key players to deliver under pressure.However, their chances of qualification also depend on whether Pakistan beat Namibia or not in the preceding fixture.

18/02/2026 22:39:43

IND vs NED LIVE Score: INDIA WIN!

India have won their final ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match by 17 runs, defeating Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

The last over went for 10 runs, finishing with a four. There were a couple of dropped catches, but Shivam Dube did manage to sneak in a wicket, finishing with 2 on the night, surely a prime candidate for Player of the Match.

India now march into the Super 8s while Netherlands have been eliminated from the tournament.

Netherlands: 176-7

Logan van Beek: 4(2)

Noah Croes: 25(12)

 

 

18/02/2026 22:33:03

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 166-6 after 19 overs

Netherlands need 28 runs from the last over as Hardik Pandya concedes 18 runs in the penultimate over. This game has gone down to the wire.

 

Noah Croes: 25(12)

Zach Lion-Cachet: 20(12)

 

18/02/2026 22:28:07

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 148-6 after 18 overs

Arshdeep Singh gets hit for 12 runs in the over but its not nearly enough considering how much Netherlands need to score every 6 balls now. 

 

Noah Croes: 14(8)

Zach Lion-Cachet: 13(10)

 

18/02/2026 22:23:08

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 136-6 after 17 overs

Washington Sundar's spell ends for the night with back-to-back fours. 11 runs come in total from his final over as Netherlands chase a near-20 required run rate.

Noah Croes: 9(5)

Zach Lion-Cachet: 7(7)

 

18/02/2026 22:19:58

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 125-6 after 16 overs

Jasprit Bumrah concedes 7 runs, well under the required run rate, and also brings the wicket of Netherlands' captain, Scott Edwards in an excellent over for India.

Noah Croes: 0(1)

Zach Lion-Cachet: 5(5)

18/02/2026 22:18:47

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Bumrah Gets Edwards!

Jasprit Bumrah makes a mess of Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards' stumps as he completely misses the incoming delivery.

18/02/2026 22:15:17

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 118-5 after 15 overs

Six singles from Washington Sundar's over. The required run rate now over 15. The chase is getting out of hand, but not impossible as India were in a similar spot at this point in their innings.

Scott Edwards: 10(7)
Zach Lion Cachet: 3(3)

18/02/2026 22:10:52

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Dube Excells!

It is Shivam Dube's night! First a brilliant 66-run inning and now a wicket. Bas de Leede edged and caught in the slips and half of the Netherlands side is dismissed.

13 runs come from the rest of the over, but the finish puts India back on top.

 

Netherlands: 112-5 after 14 overs

Bas de Leede: 33(23) - OUT

Scott Edwards: 7(4)

18/02/2026 22:04:10

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 99-4 after 13 overs

Excellent over for India as Varun Chakaravarthy concedes just 5 runs and takes two wickets. He misses out on a hattrick but has dealt some serious damage.

Bas de Leede: 25(19)

Scott Edwards: 2(2)

18/02/2026 22:02:49

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Chakaravarthy Strikes Again!

Varun Chakaravarthy gets back-to-back wickets as he castles Aryan Dutt on his very first ball. He is now on a hattrick.

18/02/2026 21:59:53

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands Go 3-Down!

Colin Ackermann succumbs to the rising pressure of the escalating required run rate. He hands a catch to Rinku Singh close to the boundary rope attempting a big hit.

18/02/2026 21:59:02

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 94-2 after 12 overs

Netherlands are gaining ground in this chase as they near the 100-run mark courtesy of another big over. Shivam Dube concedes 12 runs.

 

Colin Ackermann: 23(14)

Bas de Leede: 22(17)

18/02/2026 21:53:25

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 82-2 after 11 overs

Abhishek Sharma gets a throw at the dice, but concedes 10 runs in the over. Netherlands are pushing harder to get past the escalating required run rate in this 194-run chase.

 

Colin Ackermann: 17(10)

Bas de Leede: 17(15)

18/02/2026 21:50:58

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 72-2 after 10 overs

The first expensive over of the innings as Hardik Pandya gets struck for a six and a four, and overall 14 runs.

Colin Ackermann: 9(7)

Bas de Leede: 15(12)

18/02/2026 21:47:42

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 58-2 after 9 overs

Netherlands are falling behind in this match as the required run rate climbs past 12! Only 6 runs come from Varun Chakaravarthy's over.

 

Colin Ackermann: 2(4)

Bas de Leede: 9(9)

18/02/2026 21:42:43

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 52-2 after 8 overs

Good over for the Men in Blue as they concede just 8 runs, which is under the required run rate, and claim Netherlands' second wicket.

Colin Ackermann: 1(1)

Bas de Leede: 4(6)

18/02/2026 21:39:43

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Michael Levitt Caught!

Hardik Pandya secures the wicket of Michael Levitt as he is caught right at the boundary rope by Washington Sundar, who manages to maintain his balance.

18/02/2026 21:37:30

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 44-1 after 7 overs

8 runs added to Netherlands' total as they chase the rising required run rate, which has now entered the double digits.

Michael Levitt: 19(20)
Bas de Leede: 2(4)

18/02/2026 21:34:10

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 36-1 after 6 overs

A crucial breakthrough for India as Max O'Dowd was bowled by Varun Chakaravarthy. Netherlands muster only 3 runs from rest of the over. The fielding restrictions have now been lifted.

Michael Levitt: 13(16)
Bas de Leede: 0(2)

18/02/2026 21:28:06

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Chakaravarthy Strikes!

Netherlands lose their first wicket as Varun Chakaravarthy makes a mess of Max O'Dowd's leg stump. 

18/02/2026 21:26:39

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 33-0 after 5 overs

India continue to hunt for an early breakthrough as the Netherlands settle in, gradually tightening their grip on the contest with a composed start.

Max O'Dowd: 19(15)
Michael Levitt: 12(15)

18/02/2026 21:23:07

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 22-0 after 4 overs

Four runs off a dropped chance on the very first ball of Jasprit Bumrah's second over, but its all quiet barring a single for the rest of it.

Max O'Dowd: 9(11)
Michael Levitt: 11(13)

18/02/2026 21:18:02

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 17-0 after 3 overs

No breakthroughs still for India, but they have kept the run-scoring down. An occasional boundary here and there but they still look in control.

Max O'Dowd: 4(7)
Michael Levitt: 11(11)

18/02/2026 21:13:06

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 11-0 after 2 overs

India have kept it under control so far, even with the fielding restrictions in place. Jasprit Bumrah keeps it down to just 5 runs from his over.

Max O'Dowd: 4(6)
Michael Levitt: 6(6)

18/02/2026 21:09:05

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands 6-0 after 1 over

Decent first over, delivered by Arshdeep Singh, for either side as 6 runs come off it. Netherlands have a hefty required run rate to chase.

Max O'Dowd: 0(0)
Michael Levitt: 6(6)

 

18/02/2026 20:52:59

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 193-6 after 20 overs

India finish strong after perilous middle overs in which they lost regular wickets. 13 runs are added to the total in the final over to take their score to a solid 193, which the Netherlands will have to chase down in 120 balls.

Rinku Singh: 6(3)
Hardik Pandya: 30(21) - OUT

18/02/2026 20:47:37

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Dube Falls

Shivam Dube has been dismissed in the final over of the innings with an acrobatic catch right at the boundary line. He departs after scoring a brilliant 66 off 31 deliveries, uplifting the Indian innings out of trouble.

18/02/2026 20:43:50

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 180-4 after 19 overs

Massive over for India as they add 21 runs to their total, getting within range of posting a daunting first innings total on the board. Dube and Pandya, both, are chipping in with crucial boundaries close to the finish.

Hardik Pandya: 30(20)
Shivam Dube: 60(29)

18/02/2026 20:34:51

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 159-4 after 18 overs

Shivam Dube is carrying the Indian innings at the moment, dealing in boundaries and pushing for a solid finish. 6 runs come from de LEEDE's final over of the night.

Hardik Pandya: 16(16)
Shivam Dube: 55(27)

18/02/2026 20:31:00

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 153-4 after 17 overs

Another positive over for India as the duo of Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, who hit two monster sixes and a four to reach his half century, add 20 runs to the total. 

Hardik Pandya: 15(12)
Shivam Dube: 50(25)

18/02/2026 20:25:04

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 133-4 after 16 overs

Big over for the Men in Blue as Pandya and Dube both attack, hitting a six each and bringing 15 runs overall from the over. India will be eyeing a solid finish by reaching a competitive total.

Hardik Pandya: 13(10)
Shivam Dube: 33(21)

18/02/2026 20:20:12

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 118-4 after 15 overs

Another quiet over for India as just 5 runs come off it. Hardik Pandya looks to be taking a minute to get set in the middle. Five more overs left in the innings now.

Hardik Pandya: 5(6)
Shivam Dube: 26(19)

18/02/2026 20:15:49

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 113-4 after 14 overs

Momentum swings back in Netherlands' favour with just 5 runs coming off the over and Suryakumar Yadav being dismissed, but India still have fire power left in the tank.

Hardik Pandya: 2(2)
Shivam Dube: 24(17)

18/02/2026 20:11:12

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Suryakumar Yadav Departs!

Yet another breakthrough for the Netherlands as Suryakumar Yadav hands an easy catch down to deep fine leg. India lose 4 wickets as Hardik Pandya walks in.

18/02/2026 20:08:27

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 108-3 after 13 overs

Massive over for the Men in Blue as Shivam Dube goes berserk, hitting two big sixes and a four through the covers. A wide and two singles follow to add 19 runs to India's total from the over.

Shivam Dube: 23(16)
Suryakumar Yadav: 32(25)

18/02/2026 20:05:04

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 89-3 after 12 overs

Suryakumar Yadav sees off the over with his trademark six over fine leg to add 13 runs to their total. Much pressure released after a quiet stretch. 

Shivam Dube: 6(11)
Suryakumar Yadav: 31(24)

18/02/2026 19:57:50

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 76-3 After 11 Overs

Aryan Dutt finishes a brilliant spell, conceding just two singles in his final over. He has been the standout bowler for the Netherlands, ending with figures of 4-0-19-2. Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav find themselves completely tied down by his accuracy.

Shivam Dube: 3(8)
Suryakumar Yadav: 23(21)

Aryan Dutt: 4-0-19-2

18/02/2026 19:55:30

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 74-3 After 10 Overs

Kyle Klein bowls a disciplined over, conceding only five singles as India reaches the halfway mark. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube are navigating the middle phase cautiously following Tilak Varma's recent departure.

Suryakumar Yadav: 22(20)
Shivam Dube: 2(3)

Kyle Klein: 2-0-12-0

18/02/2026 19:48:29

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 69-3 After 9 Overs

Logan van Beek returns with a massive breakthrough, dismissing Tilak Varma for 31 on the final ball of the over. The Dutch are hanging in there, keeping India's middle order under constant pressure.

Suryakumar Yadav: 19(17)
Hardik Pandya: 0(0)

Logan van Beek: 2-0-24-1

18/02/2026 19:43:34

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 60-2 After 8 Overs

Bas de Leede keeps it tight in his first over, conceding just four singles. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are focusing on building a partnership through the middle overs, content with rotating strike for now.

Tilak Varma: 29(24)
Suryakumar Yadav: 13(14)

Bas de Leede: 1-0-4-0

18/02/2026 19:32:16

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 51-2 After 6 Overs

India crosses the 50-run mark as the Powerplay concludes. Suryakumar Yadav opened his account with a stylish boundary off Kyle Klein, while Tilak Varma continues to rotate strike effectively to keep the momentum going.

Suryakumar Yadav: 7(6)
Tilak Varma: 26(20)

Kyle Klein: 1-0-7-0

18/02/2026 19:30:34

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 44-2 After 5 Overs

Aryan Dutt dominates the Powerplay, bowling Ishan Kishan for 18. Despite the wicket, Tilak Varma's boundary-hitting keeps India's rate steady.

Tilak Varma: 25(19)
Suryakumar Yadav: 1(1)

Aryan Dutt: 3-0-17-2

18/02/2026 19:25:22

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Ishan Kishan Departs

Aryan Dutt has silenced the crowd by cleaning up Ishan Kishan. After being hit for a boundary on the first ball, Dutt responded perfectly by bowling Kishan as he tried to play another big shot but missed it and the ball rolld over to the stumps in an unfortunate deflection from thighpad then his elbow. The Indian opener departs for a quickfire 18, and the Netherlands have their second breakthrough early in the Powerplay.

Tilak Varma: 21(16)
Suryakumar Yadav: 0(0)

Aryan Dutt: 2.2-0-12-2

18/02/2026 19:20:05

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 35-1 After 4 Overs

Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma have shifted gears against Colin Ackermann. Kishan launched a massive six into the Ahmedabad stands, while Tilak ended the over with a precise boundary. 12 runs off the over keep the Powerplay momentum in India's favor.

Tilak Varma: 21(16)
Ishan Kishan: 14(5)

Colin Ackermann: 1-0-12-0

18/02/2026 19:16:07

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 23-1 After 3 Overs

Aryan Dutt continues to bowl with exceptional control, giving away just five runs in his second over. Tilak Varma found the boundary with a clever late cut, but the Dutch spinner recovered well to keep the pressure on the Indian batters.

Ishan Kishan: 7(3)
Tilak Varma: 16(12)

Aryan Dutt: 2-0-8-1

18/02/2026 19:12:18

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 18-1 After 2 Overs

Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma respond aggressively to the early wicket. Kishan welcomed Logan van Beek with a massive six over long-on, followed by a crisp boundary from Tilak. A quick three and a single ensure a productive 15-run over for the hosts.

Tilak Varma: 11(7)
Ishan Kishan: 7(2)

Logan van Beek: 1-0-15-0

18/02/2026 19:10:58

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India 3-1 After 1 Over

Aryan Dutt provides a dream start for the Netherlands, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a third consecutive duck as the opener’s nightmare tournament continues. Tilak Varma manages to get off the mark with a boundary to end the over.

Tilak Varma: 3(3)
Ishan Kishan: 0(0)

Aryan Dutt: 1-0-3-1

18/02/2026 19:04:50

IND vs NED Live Score: Abhishek Sharma Departs On The Very First Ball

Abhishek Departs!

 

18/02/2026 19:02:07

IND vs NED Live Score: Openers On The Pitch!

Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma are on the ground. Abhisek confidently marks his guard. Can he open his account in the T20 World Cup?

18/02/2026 18:54:55

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Teams Are On The Ground For National Anthems

Players are lining up for the national anthems at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A massive crowd is expected in Ahmedabad for this final group game.

 

18/02/2026 18:36:27

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Playing XIs Revealed!

India - Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

Netherlands - Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C), Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Noah Croes

18/02/2026 18:33:26

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Toss Conducted!

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has elected to bat first after winning the toss at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

18/02/2026 18:25:06

IND vs NED LIVE Score: 5 Minutes To Toss

Just a few moments left before India and Netherlands' captains, Suryakumar Yadav and Scott Edwards, step out in the middle to flip the coin. 

It is worth noting that India have lost all tosses at this T20 World Cup so far.

18/02/2026 18:20:07

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands Knocked Out!

Pakistan have defeated Namibia by a whopping 102 runs and have qualified to the Super 8s with India from Group A.

This means that Netherlands have been knocked out of the tournament, along with USA and Namibia from this group.

18/02/2026 18:15:21

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Netherlands' T20 World Cup Squad

Here's a look at Netherlands' full squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026:

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

18/02/2026 18:11:12

IND vs NED LIVE Score: India's T20 World Cup Squad

While India's playing XI for tonight is yet to be revealed, here is a look at their full squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:

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

18/02/2026 18:05:33

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

While the final pitch report has not been revealed just yet, the conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium are generally balanced.

The surface is typically flat and true, offering consistent bounce that rewards confident stroke-makers once they are set. Fast bowlers may find some early assistance with the new ball, extracting movement and carry, but conditions tend to ease for batters as the innings progresses.

As the pitch begins to tire during the middle overs, spinners often become more influential, benefiting from added grip and subtle turn.

18/02/2026 18:00:06

IND vs NED LIVE Score: 30 Minutes To Toss

The toss for the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match is just half an hour away.

Suryakumar Yadav and Scott Edwards, captains of the two teams, will come out in the middle to flip the coin, and decide who bats and bowls first based on the result. They will also reveal their playing XIs for the match.

18/02/2026 17:55:05

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Kuldeep Yadav Nears Elite List

Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya are the only three bowlers to have taken 100 (and counting) wickets for India in T20Is.

That said, Kuldeep Yadav is, notably, just 5 wickets away from joining the club.

18/02/2026 17:50:32

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Ishan Kishan 2 Hits Away From Major Milestone

Ishan Kishan has arguably been India's best batsman at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. He won Player of the Match against Pakistan, and if he hits just 2 sixes tonight, he will reach 300 sixes in T20 cricket.

18/02/2026 17:46:09

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Hardik Pandya Closes In On 6,000 Runs

Hardik Pandya is just 22 runs away from 6,000 runs in T20 cricket. However, if India's top order gets firing, he may not get an opportunity to bat at his former IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans' home venue.

18/02/2026 17:41:27

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Tilak Varma Nears Big Boundary Milestone

If Tilak Varma manages to hit just a single four against Netherlands, he will have hit 100 fours in T20 International cricket.

18/02/2026 17:35:33

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Has Netherlands Ever Defeated India?

Netherlands has faced India on four separate ocassions, three times in ODIs, and once in T20Is, but is yet to win against the Men in Blue.

18/02/2026 17:30:03

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Head-To-Head Record

Prior to their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash, India and Netherlands have only met once in the shortest format.

This match was played back in 2022 in Sydney, with the Men in Blue claiming victory by 56 runs.

18/02/2026 17:26:28

IND vs NED LIVE Score: Must-Win Fixture

While India have already qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s, this is a must-win match for Netherlands to keep their chances alive (while also hoping for Pakistan's loss against Namibia).