ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: India national cricket team vs Netherlands national cricket team match scorecard from the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026. India scored 193/6 in the full quota of overs, and then bowled out Netherlands for a total of only 173 runs. Thus India won by a margin of seventeen runs. Shivam Dube was the hero with bat and ball, scoring 66 off 31 balls and picking up two wickets. This article gives the full breakdown of batting and bowling scorecards, fall of wickets, partnerships along with match details as well as key stats from the game.
India National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Match Overview
Match 36 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 featured a Group A match between India and Netherlands. India opted to bat first after winning the toss, with headlines of setting a BIG target for opposition. Their middle-order batters powered the team to 193 runs.
But the Netherlands adopted an aggressive approach that caused it to lose wickets at crucial moments. There were decent runs from Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Zach Lion-Cachet and Noah Croes. However, the Indian bowlers did just enough to protect that total.
India National Cricket Team Batting Scorecard
It was a 193/6 run chase, and at an average of almost precisely nine-and-a-half runs per over. The pick of the batters was Shivam Dube, who scored 66 runs off just 31 balls (4xFours), and Sixes with six maximums. Hardik Pandya contributed by making 30, while Suryakumar Yadav scored 34.
While opener Ishan Kishan gave a brisk start with 18 off seven balls, Abhishek Sharma was out for nought. India had a middle order recovery before some late yell of power play helped their cause.
India Batting Scorecard vs Netherlands
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Abhishek Sharma | b Aryan Dutt | 0 | 3 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | b Aryan Dutt | 18 | 7 | $2 | $1 | $257 |
| Tilak Varma | c Roelof van der Merwe b Logan van Beek | 31 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 114.81 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c Timm van der Gugten (sub) b Kyle Klein | 34 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Shivam Dube | c Timm van der Gugten (sub) b Logan van Beek | 66 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 212.9 |
| Hardik Pandya | c Roelof van der Merwe b Logan van Beek | 30 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 142.86 |
| Rinku Singh | Not out | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Washington Sundar | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arshdeep Singh | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | 1 bye, 7 wides | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 6 wickets | 193 | 20 overs | 9.65 RR |
Top Performers for India
It was Shivam Dube – 66 runs from just 31 balls
Batting Wise: Dube’s innings was the highlight of the match. Inspired by his hitting, he hit at a strike rate of 212.90 including six sixes and four fours. He also played a well-paced innings towards the end, taking India near to 200.
Suryakumar Yadav – 34 (28)
The Indian captain steady innings through the middle overs. While Dube and Pandya raised 113 runs off the top for a partnership, his familiar role fed India post wicket loss as they built intelligence for a last minute charge.
Hardik Pandya – 30 (21)
Hardik hit three sixes down the order to add valuable runs at the death. He played a key role in ensuring that India finished off the final overs at a brisk pace.
Netherlands Bowling Scorecard
The Netherlands bowlers took six wickets but found it difficult to contain India’s scoring during the final overs. Aryan Dutt delivered an economical spell and removed both Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Logan van Beek claimed three wickets, although he conceded 56 runs in four overs.
Bas de Leede was among the more economical bowlers, conceding 28 runs in four overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Aryan Dutt | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | $5 |
| Logan van Beek | 4 | 0 | 56 | $3 | $14 |
| Colin Ackermann | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
| Kyle Klein | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Bas de Leede | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Aryan Dutt’s two early wickets gave the Netherlands a promising start with the ball. However, the Indian middle order recovered, and the Netherlands struggled to restrict the scoring in the closing overs.
Netherlands National Cricket Team Batting Scorecard
In their full quota of 20 overs, the Netherlands could only manage to post a total of 176/7 while chasing down the target set by South Africa which was fixed at hunting down runs in order for them to win. Despite scoring at a competitive pace of 8.80 runs per over, the team lost by just 17 runs.
Bas de Leede was the top scorer with 33 runs in just 23 balls. Zach Lion-Cachet (26 off 16) and Noah Croes (25no off 12). Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd also built on the momentum at the top of order.
Netherlands Batting Scorecard vs India
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Michael Levitt | c Washington Sundar b Hardik Pandya | 24 | 23 | 4 | $0 | $104 |
| Max O’Dowd | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 20 | 18 | $2 | $1 | $111 |
| Bas de Leede | c Varun Chakaravarthy b Shivam Dube | 33 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 143.48 |
| Colin Ackermann | c Rinku Singh b Varun Chakaravarthy | 23 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 153.33 |
| Aryan Dutt | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Edwards (c & wk) | b Jasprit Bumrah | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | c Washington Sundar b Shivam Dube | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 162.5 |
| Noah Croes | Not out | 25 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 208.33 |
| Logan van Beek | Not out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle Klein | Did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | 2 leg byes, 4 wides | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 7 wickets | 176 | 20 overs | 8.80 RR |
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Top Performers for the Netherlands
Bas de Leede – 33 runs in 23 balls
The chase saw one of the most significant contributions courtesy of De Leede. He hit three fours and a six to keep the Netherlands on track through the middle overs.
Zach Lion-Cachet – 26 runs off 16 balls
Lion-Cachet as one of the most aggressive batsman with a strike rate is 162.50 His contribution ensured that the Netherlands stayed within touching distance of the target at a later stage.
Noah Croes – 25 not out off 12 balls
Croes ran in at the death and struck five fours to finish with a strike rate of 208.33 The effort from his end though was not enough as the Netherlands fell short of chasing down our target.
India Bowling Scorecard
India used seven bowlers during the Netherlands innings. Varun Chakaravarthy was the leading wicket-taker with three wickets for 14 runs in three overs. Shivam Dube picked up two wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya took one wicket each.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | $7 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 0 | 17 | $1 | $6 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 13.3 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 11.7 |
Varun’s three-wicket spell was especially important because he removed Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, and Aryan Dutt. These dismissals disrupted the Netherlands’ attempt to build a substantial partnership.
Bumrah also provided a key breakthrough by dismissing Netherlands captain Scott Edwards. Dube then removed Bas de Leede and Zach Lion-Cachet, helping India maintain control during the final stages.
India vs Netherlands Fall of Wickets
The fall of wickets shows how the momentum changed during both innings. India lost early wickets but recovered through its middle order, while the Netherlands lost wickets at important moments during the chase.
India Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter Dismissed | Score | Over |
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 0/1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan | 39/2 | 4.2 |
| 3 | Tilak Varma | 69/3 | 8.6 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | 110/4 | 13.3 |
| 5 | Shivam Dube | 186/5 | 19.2 |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya | 193/6 | 19.6 |
Netherlands Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter Dismissed | Score | Over |
| 1 | Max O’Dowd | 35/1 | 5.4 |
| 2 | Michael Levitt | 51/2 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Colin Ackermann | 94/3 | 12.1 |
| 4 | Aryan Dutt | 94/4 | 12.2 |
| 5 | Bas de Leede | 112/5 | 13.6 |
| 6 | Scott Edwards | 125/6 | 15.5 |
| 7 | Zach Lion-Cachet | 172/7 | 19.4 |
The Netherlands were still in the contest when Ackermann and Aryan Dutt fell in consecutive deliveries. Later wickets increased the pressure on the lower order, leaving the team short of the target.
India vs Netherlands Partnership Statistics
Partnerships played a significant role in shaping the match. India’s late middle-order stand between Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube provided the acceleration needed to reach 193. The Netherlands also produced useful partnerships but could not maintain the same momentum throughout the chase.
India Partnerships
| Batters | Partnership Runs | Balls |
| Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan | 0 | 3 |
| Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma | 39 | 23 |
| Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav | 30 | 28 |
| Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube | 41 | 27 |
| Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube | 76 | 35 |
| Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh | 7 | 4 |
Netherlands Partnerships
| Batters | Partnership Runs | Balls |
| Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd | 35 | 34 |
| Michael Levitt and Bas de Leede | 16 | 13 |
| Colin Ackermann and Bas de Leede | 49 | 26 |
| Bas de Leede and Aryan Dutt | 0 | 1 |
| Bas de Leede and Scott Edwards | 18 | 10 |
| Scott Edwards and Zach Lion-Cachet | 13 | 11 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet and Noah Croes | 47 | 23 |
| Noah Croes and Logan van Beek | 4 | 2 |
The partnership tables reflect the figures displayed on the Cricbuzz scorecard. The main takeaway is that India’s acceleration through the middle and death overs helped create a total that proved difficult to chase.
Powerplay Score: India vs Netherlands
The powerplay figures show that India made a faster start than the Netherlands in the first six overs.
| Team | Powerplay Overs | Runs |
| India | 0.1–6 overs | 51 |
| Netherlands | 0.1–6 overs | 36 |
India scored 51 runs in the powerplay despite losing an early wicket. The Netherlands managed 36 runs in the same phase, leaving them with more work to do during the middle overs.
Player of the Match: Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube was given the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance. However, he smashed 66 off just 31 balls with the help of six maximums and four boundaries. As a bowler, he grabbed two wickets at the cost of 35 runs in three overs.
His wickets was early in the Netherlands innings combining with his batting that provided India late-innings acceleration. One of the widest margins between the two sides was in Dube’s performance.
Key Match Statistics: India vs Netherlands 2026
| Statistic | Result |
| Highest individual score | Shivam Dube – 66 |
| Best Indian bowling figures | Varun Chakaravarthy – 3/14 |
| Best Netherlands bowling figures | Logan van Beek – 3/56 |
| Highest Netherlands individual score | Bas de Leede – 33 |
| Fastest scoring rate among listed Indian batters | Ishan Kishan – 257.14 |
| Fastest scoring rate among listed Netherlands batters | Noah Croes – 208.33 |
| India’s run rate | 9.65 |
| Netherlands’ run rate | 8.8 |
| India powerplay | 51 runs |
| Netherlands powerplay | 36 runs |
| Winning margin | 17 runs |
Match Officials and Playing XIs
On-field umpires were Allahudien Paleker and Sam Nogajski while Chris Brown was the third umpire. Match referee Ranjan Madugalle
India Playing XI
Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Manish Pandey( captain). Abhishek Sharma. Rinku Singh Hardik Pandya Ajinkya Rahane Shivam Dube Kuldeep Yadav Washington Sundar Mohamed Siraj Arshdeep doctor Varun Chakaravarthy Jasprit Bumrah
INDIA (FROM) : KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(vc), Rishabh Pant(wk ), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah Ahmedabad: Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj · Kuldeep Yadav 1-3 · Axar Patel
Netherlands Playing XI
Captain: Scott Edwards Wicketkeeper: Scott Edwards Michael Levitt Bas de Leede (17.1) Max O’Dowd Colin Ackermann Zach Lion-Cachet Noah Croes Logan van Beek Roelof van der Merwe Aryan Dutt Kyle Klein
Netherlands bench: Saqib Zulfiqar, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten and Fred Klaassen.
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FAQs About India National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
1. Who won the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 match?
India won the match by 17 runs. India scored 193/6 in 20 overs, while the Netherlands finished at 176/7.
2. What was India’s score against the Netherlands?
India scored 193 runs for six wickets in 20 overs at a run rate of 9.65.
3. What was the Netherlands’ score against India?
The Netherlands scored 176/7 in 20 overs, recording a run rate of 8.80.
4. Who was the Player of the Match?
Shivam Dube received the Player of the Match award after scoring 66 runs from 31 balls and taking two wickets.
5. Who scored the most runs for India?
Shivam Dube was India’s highest scorer with 66 runs, including four fours and six sixes.
Conclusion
India national cricket team vs Netherlands national cricket team match scorecard: India defeats the Netherlands by 17 runs in a, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup game. India managed 193/6 with solid support from Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and the amazing Shivam Dube. The slow bowlers were in the game, with Dube taking two wickets and Varun Chakaravarthy claiming three spots that allowed India to defend. The game showcased how quick half-centuries in the middle order and wickets at regular intervals can define a T20 international.
