India vs Netherlands: Key Players to Watch out for Today’s Match
India vs Netherlands clash in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Watch key players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Bas de Leede. Check squads, match stats, live streaming details, and performance highlights.
Ahmedabad will light up on 18th February at 7:00 PM IST when India will square off against the Netherlands in the thirty-sixth match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Both teams belong to Group A, and they have both played 3 matches in this 10th edition of the tournament, and India is in the top position in terms of winning points. Out of 3 matches, India has won all three matches, and on the other side, Neitherland has won only 1 match out of 3 against Namibia.
India is keeping its strong essence from the start of the tournament, and India is already qualified for the Super-8 in this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
So, let’s explore more in detail about the top key players to watch out for in today’s match between India vs Netherlands.
Also Read: T20 World Cup Winners List (2007-2026)
Team India Squad
| Player Name | Role |
| Ishan Kishan | WK-Batter |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batter(C) |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batting Allrounder |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Hardik Pandya | Batting Allrounder |
| Shivam Dube | Batting Allrounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Axar Patel | Bowling Allrounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Sanju Samson | WK-Batter |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling Allrounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Team Neitherland Squad
| Player Name | Role |
| Scott Edwards | WK-Batter (C) |
| Michael Levitt | Batting Allrounder |
| Max O'Dowd | Batter |
| Bas de Leede | Batting Allrounder |
| Colin Ackermann | Batting Allrounder |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | Batter |
| Roelof van der Merwe | Bowler |
| Logan van Beek | Bowler |
| Aryan Dutt | Bowler |
| Kyle Klein | Bowler |
| Fred Klaassen | Bowler |
| Noah Croes | WK-Batter |
| Saqib Zulfiqar | Bowling Allrounder |
| Paul van Meekeren | Bowler |
| Timm van der Gugten | Bowling Allrounder |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Key Players to Watch out for Today’s Match
1. Suryakumar Yadav: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav could be the key batter in this clash. He has scored 128 runs in three games at an impressive strike rate of 140.66. Yadav played a crucial role in India’s win against the USA and will be looking to continue his rich form against the Netherlands, aiming to make a big impact and set a positive tone as India heads into the Super Eight stage.
2. Ishan Kishan: India’s dynamic left-handed wicket-keeper batter has hammered 158 runs in this tournament so far, delivering explosive starts with fearless stroke play.
3. Hardik Pandya: As a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for India, he has scored 57 runs and taken 4 wickets in this tournament so far, delivering valuable all-round impact.
4. Abhishek Sharma: Known as an aggressive opening batter for India, he can quickly shift momentum despite failing to score in the last two games.
5. Bas de Leede: Netherlands’ impactful right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer has knocked 125 runs and picked up 6 wickets in this tournament so far, delivering match-winning all-round value.
Most Runs scored by Team India Squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
| POS | PLAYER | TEAM | MATCHES | INN | RUNS | SR | 4s | 6s |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | India | 3 | 3 | 158 | 197.50 | 17 | 10 |
| 15 | Suryakumar Yadav | India | 3 | 3 | 128 | 140.66 | 13 | 5 |
| 49 | Tilak Varma | India | 3 | 3 | 75 | 122.95 | 8 | 2 |
| 65 | Hardik Pandya | India | 3 | 3 | 57 | 162.86 | 5 | 4 |
| 78 | Shivam Dube | India | 3 | 3 | 50 | 147.06 | 4 | 2 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Most wickets taken by the Team India Squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
| POS | PLAYER | TEAM | MATCHES | INN | BALLS | WKTS | 5Wkts |
| 9 | Axar Patel | India | 3 | 3 | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 16 | Varun Chakravarthy | India | 3 | 3 | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| 28 | Hardik Pandya | India | 3 | 3 | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| 39 | Arshdeep Singh | India | 2 | 2 | 42 | 3 | 0 |
| 43 | Jasprit Bumrah | India | 2 | 2 | 36 | 3 | 0 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Most Runs scored by Team Neitherland Squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
| POS | PLAYER | TEAM | MATCHES | INN | RUNS | SR | 4s | 6s |
| 16 | Bas de Leede | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 125 | 138.89 | 10 | 5 |
| 48 | Scott Edwards | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 75 | 144.23 | 6 | 2 |
| 69 | Michael Levitt | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 55 | 148.65 | 4 | 4 |
| 75 | Colin Ackermann | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 52 | 120.93 | 4 | 1 |
| 99 | Max O'Dowd | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 25 | 96.15 | 3 | - |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Most wickets taken by the Team Neitherland Squad in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
| POS | PLAYER | TEAM | MATCHES | INN | BALLS | WKTS | 5Wkts |
| 17 | Bas de Leede | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 | Logan van Beek | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| 40 | Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 | Fredrick Klaassen | Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
| 72 | Kyle Klein | Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 42 | 2 | 0 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Where to Watch India vs Netherlands ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
For the thirty-sixth match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played between India & Neitherland on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The match will start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. The match will be televised live in India on Star Sports.
Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app.
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