India vs Netherlands, 36th Match, Group A

Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium
208
45
15
India
IND
193/6 (20.0)
India chose to BAT
Netherlands
NED
176/7 (20.0)
India won by 17 runs

India vs Netherlands: Key Facts

When was India vs Netherlands played?
India vs Netherlands, the 36th Match, Group A of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, was played on 18 February 2026, 7:00 pm IST.
Where was India vs Netherlands played?
The match was played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.
What format is India vs Netherlands?
It is a T20 match in ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Who won the toss in India vs Netherlands?
IND Elected to bat first
Who won India vs Netherlands?
India won by 17 runs
What is the average score at Narendra Modi Stadium?
The average first-innings score in T20 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium is 197 and the average second-innings score is 181, based on 5 matches.
IND vs NED Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report

Published on Feb 16, 2026

IND vs NED Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup action moves to the world's largest cricket stadium as an unbeaten India faces Netherlands in what promises to be an electric atmosphere. India is coming off a dominant winning streak, including a victory over arch rivals, while Netherlands is desperate to bounce back after a tough loss to the U.S.A. With fantasy stars like Ishan Kishan and Bas de Leede in the mix, this match at the Narendra Modi Stadium offers massive potential for your fantasy contests.

Match Details

  • Match: IND vs NED, ICC Men's T20 World Cup
  • Date: 18 Feb 2026
  • Time: 19:00 IST (Local Time)
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad for mid February is expected to be clear and pleasant. Temperatures will range between 20°C to 25°C during match hours. Since this is a night match, the dew factor could play a significant role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier. There is negligible chance of rain impact.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being a batting paradise with good bounce. The stats clearly favor the faster bowlers here.

  • Avg Runs (Last 5 Matches): 189
  • Pacer Wickets: 45
  • Spinner Wickets: 15

Fantasy Takeaway: The pitch heavily favors Pacers and top order batters. Spinners have struggled here recently. Loading your fantasy team with fast bowlers who bowl in the death overs is a smart strategy.

Team Form & Head to-Head

India (IND)

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W W W
  • Form: India is in red hot form, winning all their last 5 matches comfortably. Ishan Kishan has been the standout performer with the bat.
  • H2H: India has won both previous encounters against the Dutch.

Netherlands (NED)

  • Last 5 Matches: L W L L L
  • Form: Netherlands has struggled for consistency, managing only one win in their last five outings. Bas de Leede remains their most consistent fantasy asset.
  • H2H: 0 Wins.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • India: The team is largely fully fit. Harshit Rana is marked unavailable. Rotation might happen given the winning streak, but the core remains strong.
  • Netherlands: No major injury concerns reported. They are likely to field their strongest XI to challenge the hosts.

Probable Playing XI

India

Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

Netherlands

Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Zach Lion Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen

Key Players to Watch

  • Ishan Kishan: He is in the form of his life, averaging 118 fantasy points in this series. As a wicket keeper opener on a batting track, he is a default Captain choice.
  • Bas de Leede: The backbone of the Netherlands lineup. He contributes with both bat and ball (pace), making him perfect for this venue. He averages 137.3 points per match.
  • Hardik Pandya: Playing on his home ground in Gujarat, his pace bowling and finishing skills are vital. He has picked up 4 wickets in the series so far.
  • Jasprit Bumrah: On a track where pacers have taken 45 wickets in the last 5 games, the world's best bowler is a must have.
  • Suryakumar Yadav: With an average of 81.3 points, he enjoys the true bounce at Ahmedabad and can score rapidly.
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Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Ishan Kishan
  • Bas de Leede
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Suryakumar Yadav

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Logan van Beek: A skilled pacer who can exploit the conditions. His selection percentage is moderate, offering good value.
  • Tilak Varma: Batting at number 3, he has a high series average but often flies under the radar compared to the big names.

Match Prediction / Outlook

Given the current form and home advantage, India is the overwhelming favorite to win. The pitch supports high scoring, so if India bats first, expect a massive total. However, Netherlands has all rounders who can earn fantasy points even in a loss.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on statistics and current form. Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup IND vs NED players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Roelof van der MerweNEDALL✅383RHB2459332198921.17130.3710383SLA3643503.224.37.3119.966/20163330.79214133.39170.260.5720210116
Jasprit BumrahINDBOWL✅288RHB4933113167.0686.92012RF2853543.821.066.9718.165/1043272144031001171.952.254.08✅9570530
Colin AckermannNEDALL✅231RHB2223449929026.55123.9628544OB153952.529.697.412417/18100333.310052033.3426.850.360.8311484310
Suryakumar YadavINDBAT✅373RHB34765972911734.5152.58711392RM,OB1182.118.126.317.202/5176381.3244128066.7470.687.287.8✅10564800
Zach Lion-CachetNEDALL✅15RHB1201465012.16106.56113OB1182.725.757.022202/53312.738150068.50.120.2512484000
Michael LevittNEDBAT✅40RHB392110713529.91133.697150RM752.327.88.6819.203/1112345.713755066.7143.611.21.913444000
Max O'DowdNEDBAT✅108RHB1038261413327.51120.6218332OB1241.642.58.6429.501/738316.3492500221.390.851.3515383400
Bas de LeedeNEDALL✅84RHB731916049129.7117.689172RFM67632.623.078.3616.514/6383137.3412125566.7386.79813.75✅6695380
Kyle KleinNEDBOWL✅23RHB12352165.7777.6102RM23353.217.48.2112.714/16225410882501115.140.130.2714400360
Hardik PandyaINDALL✅338RHB2948063449129.64144.2126815RMF2762302.8298.5320.345/361543107.332257466.7589.479.814.61✅58450260
Arshdeep SinghINDBOWL✅218LHB5329176237.3398.87021LMF2142833.623.458.6816.275/3249262.5125635097.80.310.52113090
Aryan DuttNEDBOWL✅39RHB1981523013.81105.55015OB38373.323.056.7520.403/17435516522366.71043.860.320.76✅41020980
Varun ChakravarthyINDBOWL✅165RHB3718112245.8978.32015LBG1612103.822.087.6617.255/1732388.32651666.71082.222.675.99✅213701258
Shivam DubeINDALL✅230LHB2015943989530.97146.1618551RM122872.228.79.2218.603/471357.717350166.7633.21.041.6✅1197124610
Noah CroesNEDBAT✅25RHB1952855220.35127.23128000-2000000070.440.030.04✅7595100
Washington SundarINDALL✅183LHB1213418985521.81127.466224OB1641243.128.967.1424.303/35900000080.470.030.0419230316
Ishan KishanINDWK✅260LHB25117739411331.59144.69511085OB,LB200.65.140-16931183541580100189.5431.6413.88✅16363200
Tilak VarmaINDBAT✅173LHB16544498715141.21144.8435626OB29121.527.337.3122.402/26107370210751100373.925.687.73✅8574900
Rinku SinghINDBAT✅202LHB1715938448334.32147.3920498OB1161.5259.371602/3126320.361180079.160.550.618241208
Logan van BeekNEDALL✅207RHB1244612076115.47125.862128RMF1992263.324.768.617.234/15103357.31722433.3867.030.742.26✅31068940
Abhishek SharmaINDBAT✅212LHB20817629214832.94178.0449994SLA103602.127.27.6621.303/787224000272.422.4513.03223-210
Scott EdwardsNEDWK✅103RHB902515069923.16125.912160000-92362.3187750100556.531.082.0517292500
Completed matches of India
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiIndiaINDUnited States of AmericaUSA161/9 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) India won by 29 runs
12 Feb - 07:00 PMDelhiIndiaINDNamibiaNAM209/9 (20.0)116/10 (18.2) India won by 93 runs
15 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboIndiaINDPakistanPAK175/7 (20.0)114/10 (18.0) India won by 61 runs
18 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNetherlandsNED193/6 (20.0)176/7 (20.0) India won by 17 runs
22 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiIndiaINDZimbabweZIM256/4 (20.0)184/6 (20.0) India won by 72 runs
01 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataWest IndiesWIIndiaIND195/4 (20.0)199/5 (19.2) India won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
05 Mar - 07:00 PMMumbaiIndiaINDEnglandENG253/7 (20.0)246/7 (20.0) India won by 7 runs
08 Mar - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
Completed matches of Netherlands
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 11:00 AMColomboNetherlandsNEDPakistanPAK147/10 (19.5)148/7 (19.3) Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 11:00 AMDelhiNamibiaNAMNetherlandsNED156/8 (20.0)159/3 (18.0) Netherlands won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
13 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiUnited States of AmericaUSANetherlandsNED196/6 (20.0)103/10 (15.5) U.S.A. won by 93 runs
18 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNetherlandsNED193/6 (20.0)176/7 (20.0) India won by 17 runs
Completed matches at Narendra Modi Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
11 Feb - 11:00 AMSouth AfricaSAAfghanistanAFG187/6 (20.0)187/10 (19.4) Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNetherlandsNED193/6 (20.0)176/7 (20.0) India won by 17 runs
22 Feb - 07:00 PMSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
08 Mar - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
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