The India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights at the Narendra Modi Stadium will be remembered for a late-innings rescue act that preserved India’s spotless record. Opting to bat first, India was reeling at 74/3 at the halfway mark, with the Dutch spinners bowling with pinpoint accuracy. However, a monstrous 66 from Shivam Dube*—his maiden World Cup fifty—powered India to 193/6. Despite a spirited chase from the Netherlands, where Bas de Leede (33) and Noah Croes (25*) kept the visitors in the hunt, the mystery spin of Varun Chakravarthy (3/14) proved too much. India clinched a 17-run win, extending their world-record winning streak to 12 matches.
Match Summary: The Dube-Chakravarthy Masterclass
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 - Match 36 - India vs Netherlands
India’s 17-run victory was a story of two halves. The Dutch bowlers, led by Aryan Dutt (2/19), dominated the first 10 overs, even causing a third consecutive duck for Abhishek Sharma. India looked set for a sub-160 total until Shivam Dube unleashed 6 towering sixes to loot 75 runs in the final five overs. Netherlands began the chase confidently, reaching 51/1 in the Powerplay. However, Varun Chakravarthy’s double-strike in the 13th over broke the back of the chase. A late-innings cameo from the lower order gave India a few nervous moments, but the target proved just out of reach for the fighting Dutchmen.
Playing XI
India
Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
Netherlands
Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Zach Lion-Cachet, Noah Croes, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein.
Key Stats & Records From Today's Match:
The Dirty Dozen: India is the first team in Men’s T20 World Cup history to record 12 consecutive wins (2024–2026).
Hardik’s Double: Hardik Pandya became the first Indian to score 6000 runs and take 200 wickets in T20 cricket.
Dube’s Peak: Shivam Dube recorded his *career-best T20I score (66)** and his maiden T20 World Cup half-century.
Death Over Disaster: The Netherlands conceded 75 runs in the final 5 overs, their most ever in a World Cup game.
Innings Breakdown
First Innings: From Stagnation to Sensation
The first half of the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights was a tactical victory for the Netherlands. Aryan Dutt’s opening spell (2/19) left India’s top order in tatters. Tilak Varma (31) and Suryakumar Yadav (34) attempted a rescue, but the scoring rate was stagnant. Enter Shivam Dube. He anchored the final 5 overs with a career-best 66 off 31 balls*, hitting 6 sixes mostly through cow corner. Alongside Hardik Pandya (30), Dube ensured India scored at 15 runs per over in the death phase, taking the total to a commanding 193/6.
Second Innings: The Mystery Spin Stranglehold
Netherlands’ chase began with aggressive intent, as Michael Levitt (24) and Max O’Dowd (20) attacked the new ball. However, once the spinners were introduced, the boundaries dried up. Varun Chakravarthy (3/14) produced a spell for the ages, utilizing his variations to perfection. Despite Bas de Leede’s (33) fighting effort, the Dutch required 46 off the final two overs. A flurry of boundaries from Noah Croes (25*) narrowed the margin, but India’s death bowling—led by Bumrah and Dube—held firm to restrict the Dutch to 176/7.
The “Dropped” Surya Story: A pivotal moment occurred in the 9th over when Netherlands’ Michael Levitt dropped a straightforward chance off Logan van Beek while Suryakumar Yadav was on 13. At that point, India was 69/3 and struggling. Had Surya fallen, India’s middle order would have been exposed even earlier. This drop proved to be the most expensive of the match, as Surya went on to add 21 more runs and anchored the phase that allowed Shivam Dube to settle and eventually launch the match-winning assault.
Top Performers
Shivam Dube (66 off 31 & 2/35) - Player of the Match
Dube was the architect of India’s recovery. Not only did he record the highest score by an Indian at No. 5 or below in T20 World Cup history, but he also successfully defended the final over under immense pressure. His “long levers” were on full display as he cleared the ropes at will.
Varun Chakravarthy (3/14 off 3 overs) - The Mystery Architect
Varun was virtually unpickable. His ability to bowl his googlies and leg-breaks at a quick pace meant the Dutch batters couldn’t step out or sweep him. His double-strike in the 13th over was the definitive moment of the second innings.
Aryan Dutt (2/19 off 4 overs) - The Dutch Diamond
Despite the team loss, Dutt’s opening spell was of the highest quality. Dismissing two world-class openers and maintaining an economy of 4.75 against India at home is a feat that will likely earn him attention from major global franchises.
Key Moments & Turning Points: The "Bat-Stuck" Run Out
The Aryan Dutt Double-Blow: In a stunning start, Aryan Dutt dismissed both Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan within the Powerplay. This “Associate Ambush” had the 68,000-strong Ahmedabad crowd in total silence for the first 30 minutes of play.
Dube’s 17th Over Assault: With India needing a move, Shivam Dube targeted Logan van Beek, smashing two sixes and two fours in a 20-run over. This sudden shift in momentum turned a competitive total into a daunting one.
The “Googly” Decider: Varun Chakravarthy removed Colin Ackermann and Aryan Dutt off successive deliveries in the 13th over. These “mystery” balls ended any realistic hope of a Dutch upset, as the visitors slumped from 94/2 to 94/4 in just two balls.
What This Result Means for Group A
The result confirms the hierarchy: India finishes Group A as the undefeated toppers with 8 points. They now move into the Super 8s with peak momentum and an unchanged winning core. For the Netherlands, their 2026 campaign ends with one win and a spirited performance that proved they can hang with the heavyweights. They finish 4th in Group A, missing out on automatic qualification for the 2028 edition but leaving with their reputation as “giant-killers” intact.
T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Points Table
Final Group A Points Table
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