Overview:
Varun Chakravarthy could be the X-factor with the ball in this clash. He has struck six times in nine overs in three outings.
The 36th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will feature India and the Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the match starting at 7:00 PM IST.
India have thumped Pakistan, Namibia, and the USA so far and the defending champions have qualified for the Super Eight stage. They will look to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry confidence into the next round.
Netherlands have so far played three matches, managing a 7-wicket win against Namibia but suffering defeats to Pakistan and the USA. The Dutch side will now aim to upset the co-host and secure a win.
IND vs NED Match Details
| Fixture | IND vs NED : 36th Match, T20World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 18th, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Ground | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
IND vs NED head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | IND | NED |
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a haven for batters, with conditions favouring free-flowing strokeplay. The fast and big outfield make run-scoring easy, which puts pressure on bowlers to execute precise lines and lengths, as any loose delivery can be punished.
IND vs NED Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav’s form has been instrumental for India, with 128 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 140.66. After powering India to victory against the USA, the skipper will look to continue his aggressive strokeplay against the Netherlands, laying the foundation for a strong campaign into the Super Eight.
Key bowler to watch out for: Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy could be the X-factor with the ball in this clash. He has struck six times in nine overs in three outings. His tight spells have often turned matches around, and he will be expected to strike at key moments to put India on top against the Netherlands.
IND vs NED Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India enter the clash in strong form, having been dominant in their previous matches, while the Netherlands have struggled to keep momentum. The visitors will need their best performance to challenge a confident Indian side. Given the current form, India are expected to come out on top and finish the group stage strongly.
IND vs NED Probable XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Netherlands:Michael Levitt, Colin Ackermann, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Zach Lion-Cachet, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Fred Klaassen