India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup Preview: Toss time, live streaming, key players and more

India will take on the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Having already confirmed their place in the Super 8s with three consecutive wins over the USA, Namibia, and Pakistan, the Men in Blue enter the contest with confidence after their dominant victory in the much-hyped clash against Pakistan. The Netherlands, meanwhile, must pull off a major upset to keep their slim qualification hopes alive.

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The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss set for 6:30 PM IST. This will be the final group-stage fixture for both sides in Group A, with India already assured of a top-two finish while the Dutch are fighting for survival.

Key Players

Ishan Kishan has been India’s standout batter in the tournament, scoring 373 runs at a strike rate of 215.6, while Varun Chakaravarthy leads the bowling charts with 16 wickets.

For the Netherlands, skipper Scott Edwards has anchored the batting with 242 runs at an average of 48.4, while Kyle Klein has been their most successful bowler with 13 wickets. Bas de Leede remains a key all-round threat, with Max O’Dowd and Edwards forming the backbone of the batting lineup.

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup: Match Details

Match: India vs Netherlands, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

Start Time: 7:00 PM IST (13:30 GMT)

What time is the toss for India vs. Netherlands?
The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup: Live Streaming Details

Where to watch the India vs. Netherlands match on TV?
The India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India.

Where to watch the India vs. Netherlands match on live streaming?
Fans in India can live stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website with an active subscription.

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup: Head-to-Head in T20Is

India and the Netherlands have faced each other only once in T20 Internationals. India registered a 56-run win at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Sydney.

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026: Squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

Netherlands: Scott Edwards (captain and wicket-keeper), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar.

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