Overview:
For both teams, the result would not have changed anything, as it was a dead rubber game. However, for India, it will give them more confidence going into Super 8.
India won all four group-stage matches at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, defeating the Netherlands by 17 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In the last match of Group A of the global tournament, India emerged victorious.
After winning the toss, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to bat first as he wanted his bowlers to defend the total. Arshdeep Singh replaced Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar was given a chance in place of Axar Patel.
Abhisheka Sharma was once again dismissed on a duck, his third consecutive in the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. On the other hand, Ishan Kishan scored 18 off 7 balls but was unlucky to get out. Aryan Dutt, with two wickets of the Indian openers, was clinical.
Tilak Varma (31 off 27 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (34 off 28 balls) helped India to settle down a bit. Shivam Dube scored 66 off 31 balls alongside Hardik Pandya, who managed 30 off 21 balls to help India set a target of 194.
Logan Van Beek, with 3/56, took the most wickets for the Netherlands side and helped his team restrict India to 193 for 6. chasing 194, Michael Levitt (24 off 23 balls) and Max O’Dowd (20 off 18 balls) gave a good start to the Dutch.
Bass de Leede (33 off 23 balls) and Colin Ackermann (23 off 15 balls) kept the Netherlands in the game. However, the Netherlands failed to chase down the target as Indian bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals.
Varun Chakaravarthy (3/14), Shivam Dube (2/35), Hardik Pandya (1/40), and Jasprit Bumrah (1/17) were impressive for India.
Full Scorecard – India vs Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 18
India 193 for 6 (Dube 66, Suryakumar 34, van Beek 3-56, Dutt 2-19) beat Netherlands 176 for 7 (de Leede 33, Varun 3-14, Dube 2-35) by 17 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
India won the toss and decided to bat first. Abhishek registered his third duck. Aryan Dutt bowled a brilliant spell in the powerplay. Shivam Dube’s brilliant knock helped India set a good total.
Netherlands started well but failed to maintain the required run rate as Varun, Bumrah, and Arshdeep bowled economical spells.
Player of the Match
Shivam Dube was named the Player of the Match for scoring 66 runs and taking two wickets.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
For both teams, the result would not have changed anything, as it was a dead rubber game. However, for India, it will give them more confidence going into Super 8.
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs Netherlands ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs Netherlands match?
A1: India won by 17 runs against the Netherlands on February 18, 2026, in Ahmedabad.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Netherlands?
A2: Shivam Dube was named the Player of the Match for his knock of 66 runs and two wickets.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: India vs Netherlands.
India 193 for 6 (Dube 66, Suryakumar 34, van Beek 3-56, Dutt 2-19)
Netherlands 176 for 7 (de Leede 33, Varun 3-14, Dube 2-35)