India Won by 17 Runs vs Netherlands — Full Scorecard, T20 World Cup 2026 Ahmedabad
India signed off from the group stage in style — India won by 17 runs against Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026. It wasn’t quite the cruise many expected, but Shivam Dube’s explosive 66 off 31 balls and Varun Chakravarthy’s sharp spin bowling got India over the line. A perfect four-from-four group stage campaign for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts.
India won by 17 runs. Netherlands pushed hard with 176/7 but fell short chasing 194.
Match Info — India vs Netherlands
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 36th Match, Group A |
| Date | February 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | India, elected to bat first |
| Result | India won by 17 runs |
| Match Type | T20I (Night Match) |
India Batting — Dube Rescues a Shaky Start
India lost Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck off the very first ball he faced — bowled by Aryan Dutt. Ishan Kishan followed cheaply for 18, also bowled by Dutt, and suddenly India were 39/2 inside 5 overs. For a team with this much batting depth, there was no real panic, but it was far from the flying start they wanted.
Tilak Varma steadied things with 31, and Suryakumar Yadav — even in a relatively measured 34 off 28 — kept the scoreboard ticking. But the match turned completely when Shivam Dube walked in and went absolutely berserk.
India Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 257.14 |
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 114.81 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 34 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 121.42 |
| Shivam Dube | 66 | 31 | 5 | 8 | 212.90 |
| Hardik Pandya | 30 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 142.85 |
| Rinku Singh (NO) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Total | 193/6 | 20 Ov | RR: 9.65 |
Dube’s 66 off 31 balls with 8 sixes was the kind of innings that wins matches. He and Pandya added 76 runs in the last 6 overs, transforming what looked like a 160 total into a competitive 193. Logan van Beek’s 3 wickets were impressive but came at 14 runs per over — a sign of how hard it was to bowl at India’s power-hitters.
Netherlands Bowling — Van Beek the Pick
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan Dutt | 4 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 |
| Logan van Beek | 4 | 56 | 3 | 14.00 |
| Kyle Klein | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Bas de Leede | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Colin Ackermann | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
Dutt was the standout for Netherlands with 2/19 — arguably the most economical bowler on show. Van Beek took 3 wickets but at enormous cost. De Leede, who was supposed to be a major threat, went wicketless.
Netherlands Chase — Lion-Cachet and Croes Almost Pull Off the Impossible
Netherlands batted with real intent. They needed 194 and for a good chunk of the innings, they were in the game. After losing O’Dowd and Levitt early-ish, Bas de Leede (33) and Colin Ackermann (23) kept them in touch. But once Varun Chakravarthy got into his rhythm, the middle order crumbled quickly.
Four wickets fell between overs 12 and 16, including a pair of back-to-back dismissals that killed the momentum. At 125/6 in 16 overs, the chase looked dead. Then Zach Lion-Cachet smashed 26 off 11 and Noah Croes hit an unbeaten 25 off 12 to give the final score some respectability — 176/7.
Netherlands Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Levitt | 24 | 23 | 104.34 |
| Max O’Dowd | 20 | 18 | 111.11 |
| Bas de Leede | 33 | 23 | 143.47 |
| Colin Ackermann | 23 | 15 | 153.33 |
| Scott Edwards (c) | 15 | 10 | 150.00 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | 26 | 16 | 162.50 |
| Noah Croes (NO) | 25 | 12 | 208.33 |
| Total | 176/7 | 20 Ov | RR: 8.80 |
176 is actually Netherlands’ best score of the tournament — a gutsy effort in a dead rubber that showed real character.
India Bowling — Varun Chakravarthy the Key
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5.66 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 14 | 3 | 4.66 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 40 | 1 | 13.33 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 35 | 2 | 11.66 |
Varun Chakravarthy’s 3/14 in 3 overs was the decisive spell. He broke the back of the Netherlands middle order right when they needed partnerships. Bumrah’s 1/17 was characteristically miserly, and Dube’s 2/35 with the ball completed a genuine all-round night for him.
Check the updated Group A points table and Super 8 standings — India finish top with 8 points and a massive NRR.
India’s Perfect Group Stage — What It Means
India won all four Group A matches without dropping a single game. They head into the Super 8 with full confidence, a settled squad, and clarity on who can play what role. The fringe players — Dube, Rinku, Washington Sundar — all got game time and responded well.
Their Super 8 campaign opens against South Africa on February 22 in Ahmedabad. That is the real test. For all upcoming Super 8 fixtures and match timings, the schedule page has everything updated live.
Netherlands leave the tournament having shown improvement — their 176 chase today was their best batting performance of the whole group stage. They qualified for T20 World Cup 2028 automatically by being a Super 8 team? No — Netherlands did not make the Super 8. Their journey ends here, and 2028 qualification will need to come through regional routes.
Stay across all Super 8 team news and tournament updates as the knockout rounds begin.
FAQs
Q: What was the result of India vs Netherlands at T20 World Cup 2026? India won by 17 runs. India scored 193/6 and Netherlands were restricted to 176/7 in their 20 overs.
Q: Who was the top scorer for India against Netherlands? Shivam Dube top-scored with 66 off just 31 balls, hitting 8 sixes and 5 fours at a strike rate of 212.90.
Q: Who took the most wickets for India vs Netherlands? Varun Chakravarthy was the pick of the bowlers with 3/14 in 3 overs, breaking Netherlands’ middle order at the crucial stage.
Q: Did Abhishek Sharma score against Netherlands? No. Abhishek Sharma was bowled for a golden duck off the third ball of the match by Aryan Dutt.
Q: How did Netherlands perform in the chase? Netherlands fought hard, finishing at 176/7 — their best score of the tournament — but fell 17 runs short of India’s 193/6.
Q: Did India finish top of Group A at T20 World Cup 2026? Yes. India won all four group matches, finishing top of Group A with 8 points and the highest NRR heading into the Super 8.
