India vs Netherlands: Ahmedabad, 18 February 2026: Reigning champions India face the Netherlands this evening in their last Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match is set to commence at 7:00 PM IST on the towering Narendra Modi Stadium, half an hour before the toss.
India arrive at today’s clash in great form, having already booked a place in the Super 8s with comfortable victories over USA, Namibia and Pakistan. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led the ‘Men in Blue’ side will look to continue with their unbeaten run in the group phase and top the points table.
Netherlands have shown some fighting spirit so far — strong chase against Namibia followed by a close loss to Pakistan — and they’ll be desperate in attempting an upset that can improve their associate-nation reputation.
The pitch and weather at Ahmedabad are expected to be conducive for batting, which means today’s match could see plenty of runs being scored. With India expected to tinker their line-up a little on account of their qualification, the focus will be on how the junior players and reserves perform under pressure.
Cricket lovers across the globe will be tuning in as India attempt to end their group stage undefeated, and the Netherlands look to record one of their most memorable T20 World Cup victories.