India vs Netherlands Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026, 36th Match
Match summary
India meet the Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 18 February 2026. Read our preview with form, likely XIs, pitch and weather.
Match details
| Match | India vs Netherlands, 36th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Start time | 1:30 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | India |
| Toss pick | India |
Matches in this series
Match preview
India have already secured a Super 8 spot with three straight wins, including a 61-run victory over Pakistan, and the batting is deep and explosive. Abhishek Sharma has made two ducks recently but can still deliver a quick 30–40, while Ishan Kishan arrives in fine form after a match-winning 77 off 40 balls against Pakistan. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma anchor the middle overs, with Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel adding power at the death.
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be rested for the Super 8 stage, so Arshdeep Singh should play. Kuldeep Yadav may keep his place, with Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy as extra spin options and Pandya’s cutters providing a sixth bowler.
The Netherlands are bottom of Group A after a 93-run loss to the USA and have one match left. Bas de Leede has 125 runs in three games at a strike rate of 139 and leads the attack with five wickets at an economy of 8.23. Scott Edwards averages 37.50, Colin Ackermann and Michael Levitt have made fifties, and Max O’Dowd has over 2,300 T20I runs. Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt and Logan van Beek, with four wickets at 7.90, give them steady bowling support.
Narendra Modi Stadium is known as a batting-friendly venue for limited-overs cricket, with good pace and steady bounce. Seamers can get some carry early, but the help fades quickly. The surface usually stays true, so batters can accelerate, while spinners get some grip if they vary their pace but little significant turn.
The evening should be warm and dry, at around 26–28 °C, with clear skies, low humidity and very little chance of rain. Light breezes are expected and dew should be minimal.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–190 | – |
| Second innings | 145–160 | – |
India
India have already reached the Super 8 with three straight wins and have far greater depth than a Netherlands side at the bottom of Group A.
Toss pick: India
FAQ
Who is favoured in India vs Netherlands?
Our preview picks India, who have won all three matches so far, including a 61-run victory over Pakistan.
Will Jasprit Bumrah play?
He is expected to be rested to stay fresh for the Super 8 stage, which would open the door for Arshdeep Singh.
How are the Netherlands placed?
They lost to the USA by 93 runs and are at the bottom of Group A with one match left.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
India
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishanwk
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadavc
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
Netherlands
- Michael Levitt
- Max O’Dowd
- Bas de Leede
- Colin Ackermann
- Scott Edwardsc, wk
- Zach Lion-Cachet
- Logan van Beek
- Aryan Dutt
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Kyle Klein
- Fred Klaassen