Last Updated on 2 months ago by Charbel Coorey

India and Netherlands will go head-to-head in the 36th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 18th February 2026 at 7 PM IST. 

India defeated Pakistan quite easily in their last game. Ishan Kishan (77 runs) was outstanding. Suryakumar Yadav (29 runs) also played well. Then the Indian bowlers took charge and restricted Pakistan to 114 runs. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy all picked up two wickets each. 

The Indian team is in good form, but they still haven’t played at their full potential. Abhishek Sharma, who has made two ducks, needs to get into runs ahead of Super 8, while Hardik Pandya too needs to get going with the bat. 

The Netherlands, meanwhile, lost their last game by a huge margin of 93 runs. Their only win in this tournament came against Namibia. Bas de Leede has been in terrific form for them, while Scott Edwards has also batted well. Their openers have failed to get going, while the middle order, apart from De Leede and Edwards, has struggled throughout the tournament. 

The Dutch have a good bowling attack, but the batters will have to support them well if they are to defeat this Indian side. 

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 36th Match: IND vs NED Probable Playing XIs

India: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Varun Chakaravarthy

Netherlands: 1. Max O’Dowd, 2. Michael Levitt, 3. Bas de Leede, 4. Colin Ackermann, 5. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 6. Zach Lion-Cachet, 7. Logan van Beek, 8. Aryan Dutt, 9. Roelof van der Merwe, 10. Kyle Klein, 11. Fred Klaasen

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

The venue has been a good one for batting in this tournament, and the spinners have had some help too. The average first-innings score here in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is 191 runs, and teams batting first have won two of the three matches played here. Spinners are expected to be in the game while the new ball moves around, especially under the lights, so the fast bowlers will be in for something as well.

It will be a bright sunny day with no chance of rain, and the temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs NED: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Ishan Kishan scored a crucial 77 runs in their last game and helped India win the match. Kishan has 158 runs in three games at an average of 52.66 at a strike rate of 197.50 with two fifties. Ishan will be an excellent C/VC choice.

Key batter picks: 

• Tilak Varma is batting at three for India. He played a scratchy knock in the last game, but he’ll still be a top fantasy pick. He can play all around the ground, and he’s a good player of spin. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
• Suryakumar Yadav has 128 runs in three innings. He averages 40 (strike rate 140.65). He’s another player you wouldn’t want to miss out on in your fantasy teams. He showcased his class in the match against the USA.
• It is hard to believe that Abhishek Sharma is yet to score his first runs in the tournament after two matches. He got out for a duck in the last game against Pakistan. This might be the game where Abhishek gets going.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Hardik Pandya has 57 runs and four wickets in the tournament so far. He needs some consistency with the bat, but he’s in terrific form with the ball. Pandya will be an excellent captain choice.
• Axar Patel has six wickets in three matches. He’s picking up wickets consistently and can bowl in any phase of the innings. He is a capable batter and can be promoted up the order the team requires. 
• Bas de Leede has been the best player for the Netherlands in the tournament. He has 125 runs at an average of 62.50 and has picked up five wickets to go with that. De Leede will be a must in your fantasy teams.

Key bowler picks: 

• Jasprit Bumrah was in excellent rhythm in the last game. He swung the new ball and was very sharp, especially in the powerplay. He can trouble the Dutch batters and will be a good C/VC option too.
• Varun Chakaravarthy has six wickets in three games at a strike rate of 9. He will be a big threat to the Netherlands’ batters. Varun will fancy his chances in this game; try him as C/VC in some teams.
• Kuldeep Yadav is another spinner who poses a big threat to the opposition in this game. Kuldeep played his first game of the tournament against Pakistan and picked up a wicket in the three overs he bowled.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Logan van Beek
• Max O’Dowd
• Scott Edwards
• Shivam Dube

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 36th Match: IND vs NED Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 36th Match: IND vs NED Match Prediction: Who will win?

India will be the clear favourites to win this game. They have the home advantage, a well-balanced team with plenty of quality players, and a strong bowling unit. But the Netherlands have some quality players, and it’s not going to be a walk in the park for India.  

India to win.

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