India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE T20 WC: Varun bags a 3-fer; 100 up for Netherlands
One of the biggest talking points remains Abhishek Sharma's lean patch. The explosive opener, known for his fearless starts, is yet to fire in this tournament.
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India posted a competitive total of 193/6 against the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup 2026 encounter, largely thanks to a fiery partnership between Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya. The innings started on a shaky note as India lost Abhishek Sharma early, followed by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav struggling to build momentum. Tilak Varma provided some stability, scoring 31 before falling to a stunning catch at long-off by Roelof van der Merwe.
After the powerplay, India gradually accelerated. Dube and Pandya formed a destructive 76-run partnership that changed the course of the innings. They punished loose deliveries from Logan van Beek and Roelof van der Merwe, with Dube’s aggressive pull shots and powerful sixes dominating the late overs. Pandya supported him with smart strike rotation and occasional big hits.
The death overs were particularly productive. Bas de Leede conceded crucial boundaries, and Dube’s ability to handle short-pitched deliveries added to India’s dominance. Van Beek’s slower balls and variations were exploited, with Dube hitting two massive sixes over deep square leg and long-on, while Pandya cleared the ropes in successive overs.
Despite some tight spells from Aryan Dutt and Kyle Klein, India’s late surge ensured a challenging total of 194. The innings showcased India’s depth in power hitting, smart running between the wickets, and ability to recover from early setbacks, putting the Netherlands under significant pressure heading into their chase. IND 1st innings scorecard:
| India 1st innings scorecard | ||||||||||||||||
| Batsman | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||||||||
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Ishan Kishan † | 18 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 257.14 | ||||||||||
| Tilak Varma | 31 | 27 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 114.81 | ||||||||||
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 34 | 28 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 121.42 | ||||||||||
| Shivam Dube | 66 | 31 | 58 | 4 | 6 | 212.9 | ||||||||||
| Hardik Pandya | 30 | 21 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 142.85 | ||||||||||
| Rinku Singh | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 200 | ||||||||||
| Extras | 8 (b 1, w 7) | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 193/6 | 20 Ov | RR: 9.65 | |||||||||||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Abhishek Sharma, 0.3 ov), 2-39 (Ishan Kishan, 4.2 ov), 3-69 (Tilak Varma, 8.6 ov), 4-110 (Suryakumar Yadav, 13.3 ov), 5-186 (Shivam Dube, 19.2 ov), 6-193 (Hardik Pandya, 19.6 ov) | ||||||||||||||||
| India Bowling | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | WD | NB | ||||||||
| Aryan Dutt | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Logan van Beek | 4 | 0 | 56 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| Colin Ackermann | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| Kyle Klein | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| Bas de Leede | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| Roelof van der Merwe | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
India Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washingotn Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Netherlands Playing 11: Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen
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10:15 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: NED need 76 runs off 30 balls!
The 15th over saw steady rotation of the strike as Washington Sundar bowled with control, conceding just six runs while keeping the Netherlands under pressure at 118/5.
Sundar mixed lengths effectively, starting with Zach Lion-Cachet flicking a good-length ball to long-on for a single, followed by Scott Edwards pulling a short delivery to deep mid-wicket. Switching his angle over the wicket, Sundar continued to induce singles, with Lion-Cachet and Edwards both taking quick ones to keep the scoreboard moving.
Despite consistent effort, the Dutch batsmen were unable to find boundaries, allowing Sundar to maintain control and build pressure as wickets had already tumbled earlier in the innings.
Sundar mixed lengths effectively, starting with Zach Lion-Cachet flicking a good-length ball to long-on for a single, followed by Scott Edwards pulling a short delivery to deep mid-wicket. Switching his angle over the wicket, Sundar continued to induce singles, with Lion-Cachet and Edwards both taking quick ones to keep the scoreboard moving.
Despite consistent effort, the Dutch batsmen were unable to find boundaries, allowing Sundar to maintain control and build pressure as wickets had already tumbled earlier in the innings.
10:09 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: Dube strikes!
Bas de Leede departs on 33 as Shivam Dube gets India's 5th wicket on the night. NED need 82 run in the last 6 overs now.
10:04 PM
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The 13th over turned the game dramatically as Varun Chakaravarthy wreaked havoc for the Netherlands, claiming a sensational hat-trick. It started with singles from Bas de Leede and Scott Edwards, keeping the score ticking at 99/1.
However, the momentum shifted instantly. Chakaravarthy first trapped Colin Ackermann with a well-flighted googly, caught brilliantly by Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket. Next, Aryan Dutt was bowled clean with another sharp googly, leaving the Dutch reeling.
The over also included smart running between the wickets by Bas de Leede and Scott Edwards, but the twin dismissals in successive deliveries changed the contest, putting India firmly in control.
However, the momentum shifted instantly. Chakaravarthy first trapped Colin Ackermann with a well-flighted googly, caught brilliantly by Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket. Next, Aryan Dutt was bowled clean with another sharp googly, leaving the Dutch reeling.
The over also included smart running between the wickets by Bas de Leede and Scott Edwards, but the twin dismissals in successive deliveries changed the contest, putting India firmly in control.
10:01 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: Varun gets 2 in 2!
Varun gets 2 wickets in 2 balls of the 12th over as he takes out Ackermann and Ayan Dutt on 2 deliveries. Dutt cleaned up for a golden duck. He's on a hattrick now.
9:59 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: Varun gets his 2nd of the night!
Ackermann is caught out by Varun Chakaravarthy as Rinku Singh takes a decent catch at deep square to make it 94/3 in 12.1 overs.
9:58 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: NED need 100 runs in 48 balls!
The twelfth over proved productive for the Netherlands, scoring 12 runs off Shivam Dube’s bowling. It began with a single from Colin Ackermann, who stretched well but was saved by a diving effort from Ishan Kishan at backward point.
Bas de Leede then drove a full delivery for a crisp four to third man, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Ackermann followed up with an impressive sweep over deep square-leg for another boundary, showcasing his timing and footwork. Despite a wide delivery and a well-fielded stop from Kishan, smart running and clean striking ensured the batsmen rotated the strike efficiently, maintaining momentum for the Dutch innings.
Bas de Leede then drove a full delivery for a crisp four to third man, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Ackermann followed up with an impressive sweep over deep square-leg for another boundary, showcasing his timing and footwork. Despite a wide delivery and a well-fielded stop from Kishan, smart running and clean striking ensured the batsmen rotated the strike efficiently, maintaining momentum for the Dutch innings.
9:53 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: NED need 112 from 54 balls!
The eleventh over saw an aggressive exchange between Abhishek Sharma and the Dutch batsmen, yielding 10 runs. Bas de Leede opened with a single, followed by a quick run from Colin Ackermann off a well-directed full delivery. Ackermann then smashed a massive six over long-on, using excellent footwork to clear the boundary with power and precision.
Bas de Leede continued to rotate the strike, taking another single by coming down the track and guiding the ball to deep mid-wicket. Ackermann also contributed with a quick single, keeping the momentum alive.
Sharma’s good-length deliveries tested the batsmen, but smart running and timely big hits ensured Netherlands maintained a steady scoring rate.
Bas de Leede continued to rotate the strike, taking another single by coming down the track and guiding the ball to deep mid-wicket. Ackermann also contributed with a quick single, keeping the momentum alive.
Sharma’s good-length deliveries tested the batsmen, but smart running and timely big hits ensured Netherlands maintained a steady scoring rate.
9:50 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: NED 72/2 at the halfway stage!
In the tenth over, Hardik Pandya delivered a high-impact performance, conceding 14 runs while claiming one wicket. The over began with a quick single from Bas de Leede, followed by a wide delivery called for height.
Bas then unleashed an elegant cut shot over cover for four, demonstrating his timing and control. Colin Ackermann contributed aggressively, first taking a single and then smashing a massive six over deep backward square-leg, clearing the fielder in the process.
A good-length ball outside off stumped Ackermann, who failed to connect on the next delivery. Bas de Leede finished the over with another smart single, keeping the scoreboard ticking and maintaining pressure on India.
Bas then unleashed an elegant cut shot over cover for four, demonstrating his timing and control. Colin Ackermann contributed aggressively, first taking a single and then smashing a massive six over deep backward square-leg, clearing the fielder in the process.
A good-length ball outside off stumped Ackermann, who failed to connect on the next delivery. Bas de Leede finished the over with another smart single, keeping the scoreboard ticking and maintaining pressure on India.
9:45 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: NED 58/2 after 9 overs!
In the ninth over, Varun Chakaravarthy kept the pressure on while allowing just six runs. Colin Ackermann began the over with a steady single before defending two consecutive deliveries from Chakaravarthy with precision, showing patience against the disciplined bowling.
Bas de Leede then rotated the strike with a single to long-on, followed by a well-timed, aggressive shot over mid-wicket for four, asserting his intent. A potential LBW appeal against Bas was reviewed by India but ruled as umpire’s call, allowing him to continue.
Overall, Chakaravarthy balanced attack and control, conceding six runs while keeping the Dutch batters in check.
Bas de Leede then rotated the strike with a single to long-on, followed by a well-timed, aggressive shot over mid-wicket for four, asserting his intent. A potential LBW appeal against Bas was reviewed by India but ruled as umpire’s call, allowing him to continue.
Overall, Chakaravarthy balanced attack and control, conceding six runs while keeping the Dutch batters in check.
9:41 PM
India vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: NED 52/2 after 8 overs!
In the eighth over, Hardik Pandya maintained control while keeping the Netherlands under pressure. Michael Levitt started aggressively, smashing a slower off-cutter past extra-cover for four and following it up with another well-timed boundary.
He added a quick single before Bas de Leede rotated the strike with a neat cut to sweeper cover. However, Levitt’s momentum was halted when he mistimed a pull off a short outside-off delivery and was brilliantly caught by Washington Sundar at deep mid-wicket, giving Pandya a key wicket.
The over also saw Colin Ackermann take a quick single, with the bowler conceding just eight runs while breaking the partnership.
He added a quick single before Bas de Leede rotated the strike with a neat cut to sweeper cover. However, Levitt’s momentum was halted when he mistimed a pull off a short outside-off delivery and was brilliantly caught by Washington Sundar at deep mid-wicket, giving Pandya a key wicket.
The over also saw Colin Ackermann take a quick single, with the bowler conceding just eight runs while breaking the partnership.
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First Published: Feb 18 2026 | 5:55 PM IST