ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: India vs Netherlands – Group A
Date: 18 February 2026
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 07:00 PM (Local) / 07:00 PM IST
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Netherlands Probable XI
Scott Edwards (c & wk), Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch generally offers a balanced surface where batters can play freely once settled. Fast bowlers often get early assistance with bounce and movement, while spinners become effective during the middle overs as the pitch slows slightly. A first-innings total around 170–180 is expected to be competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Ahmedabad is expected to witness clear evening conditions with temperatures around 24–27°C. Rain interruptions are unlikely, ensuring a full match.
Match Prediction
India enters the contest with strong batting depth and a balanced bowling attack featuring both quality pace and spin options. Netherlands, however, has shown the ability to challenge bigger teams with disciplined bowling and aggressive middle-order batting. Considering overall squad strength, experience, and recent form, India starts as strong favorites, though Netherlands will aim to create an upset with an exceptional all-round performance.
Key Players
India
Suryakumar Yadav: Explosive T20 batter capable of accelerating the scoring rate quickly.
Hardik Pandya: Impact all-rounder providing balance with both bat and ball.
Jasprit Bumrah: Strike pacer effective in powerplay and death overs.
Netherlands
Scott Edwards: Captain and dependable middle-order batter.
Bas de Leede: Key all-rounder capable of influencing the game in both departments.
Paul van Meekeren: Experienced fast bowler known for crucial breakthroughs.