IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026: Netherlands blown away by Shivam Dubey’s storm, India’s fourth consecutive win; Now the real test will begin

Ahmedabad: Team India’s victory chariot in T20 World Cup 2026 is showing no signs of stopping. India defeated Netherlands by 17 runs in the 36th match of the league stage played at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, 18 February. The decision to bat first after winning the toss proved to be right for captain Suryakumar Yadav. With this victory, India has roared for Super-8 by winning all four matches in the league stage and topping the group.

वी वी वी वी#TeamIndia end the league stage with a 4⃣th consecutive victory ✅

Bring on the Super 8s 🔥

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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 18, 2026

Shivam Dubey’s ‘power hitting’: turned the match in 31 balls

The start of the match was not good for India. Opener Abhishek Sharma returned to the pavilion without opening his account, due to which there was silence in the stadium. But then came to bat Shivam Dubey He rained sixes all around the field. Dubey merely 66 runs in 31 balls Played a stormy innings, which included 4 brilliant fours and 6 skyscraper sixes. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also made a useful contribution of 34 runs, due to which India lost 6 wickets in 20 overs. 193 runs Scored a huge score.

A crucial fifty and in super quick time 🔥

Shivam Dube gets to his half-century in just 2️⃣5️⃣ deliveries 👏

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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 18, 2026

Varun Chakraborty’s magic of spin: Netherlands batsmen were bowled out

The Netherlands team, which came to chase the big target of 194 runs, looked under pressure from the very beginning. The Indian bowlers did not give the visiting team a chance to open their hands due to their tight line-length. mystery spinner Varun Chakraborty He was the hero of this match, giving only 14 runs in his 3 over spell. 3 important wickets Shocks. Apart from Varun, Shivam Dubey also showed his talent in bowling and took 2 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya got 1 success each. Netherlands team could score only 176 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.

The eight teams have checked in for the #T20WorldCup Super 8 stage ✅

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— ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2026

Schedule of Super-8: Now the real litmus test will begin

India’s group stage journey ended on a high note with victory over Netherlands. Now the eyes of cricket fans super-8 The matches are on, where India will face the great teams of the world. The schedule of India’s next matches is as follows: