India face the Netherlands in their final Group A T20 World Cup 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With Super 8s qualification secured, key players may be rested. Check out pitch conditions, probable XIs, weather forecast, and live streaming info.
India will play the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 18 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Having already qualified for the Super 8s, India may rest key players. The teams previously met in 2022, with India winning that T20 clash.
Pitch report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch favors batters, with multiple teams scoring 170-180+ this tournament. Recent games suggest high-scoring contests, so batsmen can dominate early, while bowlers may need variation to restrict runs.
Weather forecast
Ahmedabad weather is ideal for cricket on match day, with temperatures between 23–29°C. Clear skies are expected, and rain is unlikely, ensuring uninterrupted play.
Probable playing XIs
India: Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen.
Live streaming & telecast
Fans can watch live on JioHotstar, while the match will also be broadcast on the Star Sports Network across India. (With inputs from Agencies)
Published: 18 Feb 2026, 08:38 am IST
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