India were wobbling. Early wickets, a nervy powerplay, a middle-overs rebuild that had fans biting their nails. Then Shivam Dube happened — and suddenly 193/6 didn’t feel like a rescue act, it felt like a statement. The Men in Blue wrap up their India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, and head into the Super 8 with momentum firmly on their side.
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IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 — Final Scorecard Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Match 36 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | February 18, 2026 |
| Toss | India won — elected to bat |
| India Final Score | 193/6 in 20 overs |
| Top Scorer | Shivam Dube — 66 off 31 (6 sixes) |
| Key Support | Hardik Pandya — 30 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Dismissed — 34 runs (Kyle Klein) |
| Best NED Bowler | Kyle Klein — tight through the middle |
| India Group A Status | ✅ Unbeaten, 3W from 3, Super 8 qualified |
| Netherlands Status | ❌ Eliminated — 4th in Group A |
| Live TV | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioStar App & Website |
How India Got to 193: The Full Story
It was not pretty. India’s powerplay was disrupted by quick wickets, leaving the middle order under pressure. Suryakumar Yadav (34) began building momentum before Kyle Klein trapped him at fine leg with the Supla — and just like that, the pressure was back on.
Then came Shivam Dube.
The big left-hander exploded from the 13th over onwards — smashing a 25-ball fifty, targeting Logan van Beek for 20 runs in the 17th over, and eventually finishing with a jaw-dropping 66 off just 31 balls featuring six towering sixes. He was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the innings, pulling to fine leg, but the damage was already done.
Hardik Pandya was equally explosive alongside him — smoking two massive sixes off Klein in the 19th over, hitting one so hard he checked his bat for cracks. Hardik fell in the final over trying to clear long-off, but his 30 proved the difference between a par score and a competitive total.
Rinku Singh hit a six and stole a cheeky bye in the final over drama before India crossed the line at 193/6.
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India Playing XI
Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
IND vs NED Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Meetings | 2 |
| India Wins | 2 |
| Netherlands Wins | 0 |
| Last Result | 2022 T20 WC, Sydney — India won by 56 runs |
According to Wikipedia’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup page, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 132,000 — hosted this Group A finale between two sides heading in very different directions after the group stage.
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FAQs
Q: What was India’s final score vs Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026?
India posted 193/6 in 20 overs against Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026, with Shivam Dube scoring a blazing 66 off 31 balls and Hardik Pandya contributing a brisk 30.
Q: Where can I watch India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 live?
The match is broadcast live on Star Sports in India, with live streaming available on the JioStar app and website. India won the toss and elected to bat in their final Group A fixture.
