IND vs NED Live Score, T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma begin

IND vs NED Live Score, T20 World Cup: India are batting first in Ahmedabad after winning the toss. Team India have rested Axar Patel ahead of the Supe 8 stage, while Arshdeep Singh comes back in. Team India will conclude their Group A formalities with a match against the Netherlands. Having already qualified for Super 8 stage, India will look to rest and rotate the squad ahead of the big matches. However, the India vs Netherlands match will be key for Abhishek Sharma to return to form, having scored two ducks in two innings in this T20 World Cup 2026. Forthe Netherlands, they have a slender chance of progressing to the next round provided they beat India and Pakistan lose to Namibia.

Match Details

Match: India vs Netherlands, Match 36, Group A
Date: February 18, 2026
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: Toss at 6:30 PM IST, Match starts at 7:00 PM IST
Toss: India opt to bat
Captains: Suryakumar Yadav (India), Scott Edwards (Netherlands)

Highest successful chase at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

IND vs NED Playing XI

India Playing XI

Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

Netherlands Playing XI

Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Noah Croes

IND vs NED Live Streaming Details

In India, the match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, etc.). Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website (subscription required). Internationally, check ICC.tv or local broadcasters (e.g., Willow TV in select regions). For free options in eligible territories, ICC.tv may offer streams.

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IND vs NED Live Score: Ishan-Abhishek to begin

18/02/2026 18:56

Ishan Kishan has proven to be India's best batter in this T20 World Cup. However, Abhishek Sharma has not lived up to the hype. Will he turn things around today?

IND vs NED Live Score: Time for national anthems

18/02/2026 18:53

Both teams are lining up at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium for the national anthems.

IND vs NED Live Score: Netherlands Playing XI

18/02/2026 18:37

Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Noah Croes

IND vs NED Live Score: India Playing XI

18/02/2026 18:36

India have made two changes for the match. They have rested Axar Patel for Washington Sundar. Arshdeep Singh returns in place of Kuldeep Yadav, as an extra spinner won't be necessary in Ahmedabad.

Ishan Kishan (WK)
Abhishek Sharma
Tilak Varma
Suryakumar Yadav (C)
Hardik Pandya
Shivam Dube
Rinku Singh
Washington Sundar
Varun Chakaravarthy
Jasprit Bumrah
Arshdeep Singh

IND vs NED Live Score: Toss update

18/02/2026 18:35

India captain Suryakumar Yadav wins the toss and opts to bat first in Ahmedabad.

IND vs NED Live: Super 8 schedule confirmed

18/02/2026 18:19

As Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs, the Super 8 fixtures are confirmed.

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Stage	Time
21/02/2026	New Zealand	Pakistan	Premadasa, Colombo	Super 8, Group 2	19:00
22/02/2026	England	Sri Lanka	Pallekele	Super 8, Group 2	15:00
22/02/2026	India	South Africa	Ahmedabad	Super 8, Group 1	19:00
23/02/2026	Zimbabwe	West Indies	Mumbai	Super 8, Group 1	19:00
24/02/2026	England	Pakistan	Pallekele	Super 8, Group 2	19:00
25/02/2026	New Zealand	Sri Lanka	Premadasa, Colombo	Super 8, Group 2	19:00
26/02/2026	West Indies	South Africa	Ahmedabad	Super 8, Group 1	15:00
26/02/2026	India	Zimbabwe	Chennai	Super 8, Group 1	19:00
27/02/2026	England	New Zealand	Premadasa, Colombo	Super 8, Group 2	19:00
28/02/2026	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Pallekele	Super 8, Group 2	19:00
01/03/2026	Zimbabwe	South Africa	Delhi	Super 8, Group 1	15:00
01/03/2026	India	West Indies	Kolkata	Super 8, Group 1	19:00

IND vs NED Live Score: All eyes on Abhishek Sharma

18/02/2026 18:13

After two ducks in two games this T20 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma will be hungry for runs. He was seen having a discssion with Gautam Gambhir, who was talking to him about opening the stance.

IND vs NED Live Score: Arshdeep Singh warming up

18/02/2026 18:05

By the looks of it, Arshdeep Singh is warming up and he is set for return. Who will go out?

Arshdeep Singh marking his run up one hour before ball one pic.twitter.com/Q0qHKp39Ey
— Bharat Sharma (@sharmabharat45) February 18, 2026

IND vs NED Live Score: Can Netherlands upset India?

18/02/2026 17:56

Netherlands had started excellently well against Pakistan, where they nearly beat the Asian side. Can they come up with a similar performance vs India?

IND vs NED Live Score: Bat first?

18/02/2026 17:50

India play in Ahmedabad, and it should be a decent pitch to bat. Should the team winning the toss, opt to bat?

IND vs NED Live Score: Predicted India XI

18/02/2026 17:36

Arshdeep Singh will most likely come in for the match.

Predicted IND XI: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

IND vs NED Live Score: Will India rotate squad?

18/02/2026 17:28

Having already sealed their spot in Super 8, India will play against the Netherlands to complete formalities. But more importantly, they will get a taste of the Ahmedabad pitch ahead of the IND vs SA clash. With big games coming up in Super 8, it will be wise to rest Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. India can also use their bench, bringing Washington Sundar back. Arshdeep Singh is likley to return in place of Kuldeep Yadav and if Bumrah is rested, Mohd Siraj will get a go.

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report

18/02/2026 17:22

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium has been a batting paradise during the 2026 T20 World Cup, with high scores prevalent. In recent matches, teams batting first have posted totals like 213, 187, and 175, averaging around 191 in the first innings. Only South Africa recorded a successful chase.

It offers good bounce and carry, favouring aggressive batters who can accelerate later. Pacers get some early assistance (around 70% wickets by pace), but spinners play a role too. Dew could factor in night games, aiding the chasing side slightly, though batting first has won more often (around 70% in T20Is here). Expect a high-scoring affair, with 180+ totals defendable if bowlers execute well.

IND vs NED Head-to-Head in T20Is

18/02/2026 17:16

India and the Netherlands have faced each other only once in T20 Internationals. India won the match by 56 runs in the T20 World Cup 2022.

IND vs NED Match Preview: Netherlands

18/02/2026 17:09

The Netherlands, led by Scott Edwards, are coming back from a heavy defeat to the USA. They will face an uphill battle against India's depth and experience. Their openers, Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd, provide firepower, and all-rounders like Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek add balance. Yet they have struggled for consistency against elite teams.

The high-scoring Narendra Modi Stadium pitch favours batters, with big totals common. Teams batting first have posted 175+ regularly. India may opt for pace-heavy options like Arshdeep Singh, while the Netherlands could rotate bowlers.

IND vs NED Match Preview: India

18/02/2026 17:08

Unbeaten in the tournament so far, India enter this clash as the overwhelming favourites. They just thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs to qualify for Super 8. The IND vs NED match is a mere obligation. But with the Super 8 stage coming up, India will look to rest Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya to keep them fresh. Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar are likely to come in. Abhishek Sharma will also look to capitalise and get back to form after two ducks.

IND vs NED Live: Netherlands squad

18/02/2026 16:08

Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen, Noah Croes, Saqib Zulfiqar, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten

IND vs NED Live: India squad

18/02/2026 16:08

Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh

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