India National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard — at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India gave a good account of their batting but managed to hold the Netherlands in check to win by 17 runs &book above place in the Group A encounter.
While India 193/6 in 20 overs, Netherlands finished with 176/7 in their quota of 20 overs. Shivam Dube was the top scorer with bat and ball, finishing with 66 runs and two wickets. India remained undefeated in their group stage, with Varun Chakravarthy equally important with three wickets.
Match Summary and Final Scorecard
The match scorecard between India National Cricket Team and Netherlands National Cricket Team shows how well that the men in blue bounced back after a shaky start to their innings and finished off with a bang at the end of their innings.
Match Details
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | 36th Match, Group A |
| Date | February 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| India | 193/6 (20 overs) |
| Netherlands | 176/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 17 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shivam Dube |
India Batting Scorecard
India’s innings took an early blow when Abhishek Sharma did not open his account. While Ishan Kishan gave a quick start, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav revived the innings.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ishan Kishan | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 34 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| Shivam Dube | 66 | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Hardik Pandya | 30 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| Rinku Singh | 6* | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Extras | 8 | — | — | — |
| Total | 193/6 | 20 overs |
Rinku Singh not out
Shivam Dube’s Match-Winning Performance
The top order run getter for India was Shivam Dube who finished with 66 runs from just 31 balls. He scored four fours and six sixes during his innings, giving India the acceleration it needed following some key early wickets.
Hardik Pandya also made his contribution with 30 runs off 21 balls, also hitting three sixes. Their partnership pushed India to a challenging total during the closing stages.
Netherlands Bowling Performance
While the opposition bowlers couldn’t do much in a higher score target after an early breakthrough.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan Dutt | 4 | 19 | 2 |
| Logan van Beek | 4 | 56 | 3 |
| Colin Ackermann | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyle Klein | 4 | 38 | 1 |
| Bas de Leede | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Dutt, known for his innings in the previous game, paid a solid contribution with two wickets at an economical rate as did Logan van Beek with three dismissals to keep your group trumpeters busy. At first, India had a disappointing score of just 193 on the board.
Netherlands Batting Scorecard
With a target of 194, they had to start well and build partnerships. Multiple batters came to the party, although regular wickets made it difficult for Pakistan to keep up with the required run-rate.
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Levitt | 24 | 23 |
| Max O’Dowd | 20 | 18 |
| Bas de Leede | 33 | 23 |
| Colin Ackermann | 23 | 15 |
| Aryan Dutt | 0 | 1 |
| Scott Edwards | 15 | 10 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | 26 | 16 |
| Noah Croes | 25* | 12 |
| Logan van Beek | 4* | 2 |
| Extras | 6 | — |
| Total | 176/7 | 20 overs |
The middle overs were manageable for the Netherlands as Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann kept the scoring afloat with 33 and 23 respectively. Noah Croes made an unbeaten 25 off 12 balls but they fell short, by 17 runs.
India Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 40 | 1 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 35 | 2 |
Among the Indian bowlers, Varun Chakravarthy bowled the best spell as he registered three wickets for 14 runs. Two wickets with the ball for Shivam Dube to complement a fine innings with the bat.
Key Highlights of the Match
Highlights of the India National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard are as follows:
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Chasing a total of 193, India made early inroads to the Indian batting and somehow got herself to score.
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Playing on the other end, Shivam Dube made 66 off 31 balls.
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In innings, Hardik Pandya hit 3 sixes.
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Varun Chakravarthy – 3 wickets for 14 runs
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Netherlands managed 176/7 despite a late onslaught.
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India won by 17 runs and completed a group stage whitewash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Match Report of India vs Netherlands at T20 World Cup; Netherland won by 5 Wickets
Feb 18: India won by 17 runs.
What was India’s final score?
India 19306 in 20 overs
Who was the top scorer for India?
India’s leading run-scorer, Shivam Dube was dismissed for 66 runs off 31 balls.
Who was the highest wicket-taker bowler India?
Varun Chakravarthy: 3 Overs | 14 Runs | 3 Wickets
What was the Final Score of Netherlands?
Final Score- Netherlands- 176/7 in 20 Overs
Conclusion
The scorecard for the India National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team match, reinforces a T20 contest can be so easily determined by useful middle-order batting and timely wickets. Shivam Dube had smashed 31 off 16 balls and helped India build up mounds, while Varun Chakravarthy’s disciplined bowling dismantled Netherlands’ chase.
India — who had already qualified for the Super Eight after completing an undefeated group stage campaign — took great confidence from registering a 17-run victory.
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