If you thought India’s final group stage game was a dead rubber, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya had other ideas in T20 World Cup. The two all-rounders launched an absolute powerhitting masterclass in the death overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — turning a nervy middle-overs phase into a 180/4 total that has Netherlands staring down the barrel.
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IND vs NED Live Score in T20 World Cup — India Innings Snapshot
| Over | India Score | Batter | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 108/3 | Dube (23*), SKY (32*) | Dube targets Ackermann with big leg-side hits |
| 14 | 113/4 | Dube (24*) | SKY (34) dismissed — fine leg catch off Kyle Klein |
| 16 | 133/4 | Dube (33*), Hardik (13*) | Van de Merwe hit for 15 runs — two sixes |
| 17 | 153/4 | Dube (50*), Hardik (15*) | Dube 25-ball fifty; 20 runs off van Beek’s over |
| 18 | 159/4 | Dube (55*), Hardik (16*) | Klein cramps up but refuses to leave the attack |
| 19 | 180/4 | Dube (60*), Hardik (30*) | 21 runs off Klein’s final over — two Hardik sixes |
The Dube-Hardik Show: What Happened?
India’s middle overs were tense. Suryakumar Yadav (34) was finally dismissed at fine leg by Kyle Klein — just when he was getting going with the Supla shot. Shivam Dube nearly lost his wicket on a duck (edge fell short of keeper Scott Edwards), survived an LBW shout on umpire’s call, and then just… exploded.
Dube roared to a 25-ball fifty — piercing extra cover, lofting full tosses over the fence, and bullying Logan van Beek for 20 runs in the 17th over. He finished the 19th over unbeaten on 60*.
Then came Hardik Pandya — former Gujarat Titans captain, walking into his home ground as if it were a personal gym. He flat-batted Roelof van de Merwe for six, then pulverized Kyle Klein for two sixes in the 19th over to plunder 21 runs. The pair have put India in a commanding position.
Kyle Klein, despite struggling with right calf cramps from the 18th over onwards, refused to leave the attack — taking SKY’s wicket (3 overs, 17 runs) before the death over blitz began.
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Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | February 18, 2026 |
| India Status | ✅ Already qualified for Super 8 |
| India Score (19 ov) | 180/4 |
| Star Performers | Shivam Dube (60*), Hardik Pandya (30*) |
| Best NED Bowler | Kyle Klein (3 ov, 17 runs, 1 wicket) |
According to Wikipedia’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup page, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — with a capacity of 132,000 — is the largest cricket stadium in the world, making it the most electric venue possible for India’s group stage finale.
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FAQs
Q: What is India’s score vs Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026?
India posted 180/4 in 19 overs against Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026, with Shivam Dube (60*) and Hardik Pandya (30*) powering a brutal death-overs assault.
Q: Who took wickets for Netherlands vs India in T20 World Cup 2026?
Kyle Klein was the standout bowler for Netherlands, picking up the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav (34) while conceding just 17 runs in 3 overs — though he had to battle through calf cramps in the final overs.
