India ended their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A stage matches with a spotless record as they defeated the Netherlands in their final group game. The two sides clashed on February 18, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat first. Abhishek Sharma’s poor form continued as he got out for a duck thrice in a row. Ishan Kishan looked good but got out for 18 runs.
Suryakumar Yadav (34) and Tilak Varma (34) then consolidated the Indian innings that needed some push desperately. And Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube provided just that. Pandya made 30 in 21 balls with three sixes, while Dube made 66 in 31 balls with 4 fours and 6 sixes.
India posted 193/6 in 20 overs. Logan and Beek shined for the Netherlands with 3/56.
In response, Indian bowlers put on a show as Bas de Leede (33), Zach Lion-Cachet (26), and Noah Cross (25) were the main scorers for the Dutch. However, three wickets by Varun Chakaravarthy and two by Shivam Dube ensured that India restricted them to 176/7 and won the game by 17 runs.
Shivam Dube was named the Player of the Match as India marched into the Super 8s with supreme confidence.
The cricket fraternity was all proud of Shivam Dube’s all-round performance and lauded him and the Indian team on social media.
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