India will take on the Netherlands in Match 36 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue have already qualified for the Super 8 stage and will look to continue their winning momentum.
India are coming into this match after three consecutive wins, including a dominant victory over Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Netherlands are already out of the qualification race but will aim to put up a strong fight against one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
IND vs NED Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India vs Netherlands – Match 36 |
| Date | February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Match Preview
India
India have been one of the most dominant teams in the tournament so far. With a strong batting lineup led by Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma, the team has delivered consistent performances.
Their bowling attack, featuring Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy, has also been outstanding. Since qualification is already secured, India may rotate their squad and give chances to bench players.
Key Strengths
- Powerful and deep batting lineup
- World-class spin and pace attack
- Excellent current form
Key Concerns
- Managing player workload before Super 8
- Opportunity for fringe players to prove themselves
Netherlands
The Netherlands have shown competitive cricket in patches during the tournament. Players like Scott Edwards, Bas de Leede, and Logan van Beek are key performers for the team.
They recently struggled against the USA, which ended their qualification hopes. However, facing India gives them a chance to test themselves against top-quality opposition.
Key Strengths
- Experienced all-round players
- Fighting spirit
Key Concerns
- Inconsistent batting performances
- Difficulty against top bowling attacks
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India | 1 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India | L, W, W, W, W |
| Netherlands | L, NR, L, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Ahmedabad
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 30–40%
- Rain chances: 0%
Pitch Report
- Good batting surface
- Spinners may get help in the middle overs
- Average score around 170+
- Batting first has produced better results
Narendra Modi Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 14 |
| Bat First Wins | 9 |
| Bat Second Wins | 5 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Highest Score | 234/4 |
| Lowest Score | 66 |
Predicted Playing XI
India
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
Netherlands
- Michael Levitt
- Max O’Dowd
- Bas de Leede
- Colin Ackermann
- Scott Edwards (c & wk)
- Zach Lion-Cachet
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Logan van Beek
- Aryan Dutt
- Kyle Klein
- Fred Klaassen
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ishan Kishan
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Scott Edwards
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Hardik Pandya
- Bas de Leede
- Logan van Beek
- Suryakumar Yadav
IND vs NED Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
India are currently the most in-form team in the tournament and have strength in both batting and bowling. Even if they make a few changes, their bench strength is strong enough to dominate the game.
The Netherlands can put up a fight, but against India’s depth and quality, it will be a tough challenge.
Predicted Winner: India
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India | No injury updates |
| Netherlands | No injury updates |
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