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The “Men in Blue” return to the world’s largest cricket stadium as India takes on the Netherlands in their final Group A fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Having already secured their spot in the Super 8s with a flawless run against the USA, Namibia, and Pakistan, India enters this match at the Narendra Modi Stadium looking to maintain their 100% win record.
For the Netherlands, this is a chance to play “giant-killer” on the grandest stage of them all and exit the group stage with a statement victory.
How to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Channels
Don’t miss a single moment of the action. Here is how you can tune in from across the globe:
Region Official Broadcaster Streaming Platform
India Star Sports Network JioHotstar App & Website
Netherlands / Europe Sky Sports / ICC.tv ICC.tv / Sky Go
UK & Ireland Sky Sports Cricket Sky Go / NOW
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow TV / Sling TV
Australia Fox Sports Kayo SportsTech Tip: In India, fans can experience the match in 4K resolution on the JioHotstar app, with additional language feeds including Marathi and a special Indian Sign Language broadcast.
Match Details: IND vs NED
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Match: India vs. Netherlands (Match 36, Group A)
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Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
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Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
Squads and Key Players
Team India: The Unstoppable Force
Captain Suryakumar Yadav might use this game to test his bench strength, but the core remains lethal. With Ishan Kishan in sublime form, India looks to dominate from ball one.
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Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
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Key Players: Ishan Kishan (Coming off a match-winning 77 vs Pakistan), Suryakumar Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Team Netherlands: The Dutch Defiance
Led by the tactical Scott Edwards, the Netherlands squad features a mix of seasoned county cricketers and local talent capable of exploiting any lapse in concentration.
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Squad: Scott Edwards (C/WK), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen, Noah Croes, Saqib Zulfiqar, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten.
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Key Players: Bas de Leede (All-round prowess), Max O’Dowd, and Logan van Beek.
Expert Insight: The Ahmedabad Pitch
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a paradise for batters. Recent scores at this venue have consistently crossed the 180-run mark.
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Pitch Report: Expect a hard, flat deck that offers true bounce. While the pacers might find some zip early on, it is a graveyard for bowlers who miss their lengths.
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The Bench Strength Factor: Since India has already qualified, watch for Sanju Samson or Washington Sundar to potentially get a game as India looks to rest key assets like Jasprit Bumrah before the Super 8s.
Final Thoughts
While on paper this looks like a one-sided affair, the Netherlands have a knack for showing up during World Cups. India will be wary of any complacency, especially as they look to build momentum heading into their Super 8 opener against South Africa on February 22.
Live Streaming (India) ICC T20 World Cup: India vs NED
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