As the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 winds down, defending champions India look to maintain their perfect record when they face the Netherlands at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While India have already secured their spot in the Super Eight, this clash is about building momentum and testing their depth before the high-stakes rounds begin.
India enter this match as the clear favourite, having dominated Group A with three wins in three matches, including a high-pressure 61-run victory over Pakistan. For the “Dutchmen,” this is a chance to play the role of the ultimate disruptors. Led by Scott Edwards, the Netherlands have a history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments and will be eager to leave a mark against the world’s No. 1 ranked T20I side.
IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: February 18; 7:00 am IST / 1:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IND vs NED, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 01 | India won: 01 | Netherlands won: 0 | No result: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be a balanced, run-friendly surface that traditionally leans toward the batters. Historically, this venue has produced high-scoring T20 matches, with teams batting first in the 2026 World Cup consistently crossing the 175-run mark. Fast bowlers may find some early assistance and carry with the new ball, while spinners are likely to extract more grip and turn during the middle overs as the surface slows down. With a evening start, dew is anticipated to be a decisive factor, potentially making the ball harder to grip for bowlers in the second innings and prompting the captain winning the toss to bowl first.
Squads
Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Zach Lion Cachet, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c), Noah Croes, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten, Saqib Zulfiqar, Fred Klaassen
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh
IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bats first
- Pakistan’s powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- India wins the toss and bats first
- India’ powerplay score: 70-80 (6 overs)
- India’ total score: 230-240
Match result: India to win the contest.
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