IND vs NED: Bumrah and Pandya rested, Siraj will return? India’s playing eleven will be like this against Netherlands!

IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: By defeating Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team has already confirmed its place in the Super 8. Now the last match of the group stage will be played against Netherlands on 18 February. This match will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the team management can test the bench strength by giving rest to some players. The strategy of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir may focus on balancing the team combination before the Super 8, so that the team enters the next round well prepared.

Possibility of change in playing 11

The Indian team can make changes in its playing 11 in this match. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah may be rested, so that he remains fully fit and fresh for the important matches of Super 8. Mohammad Siraj may get a chance in his place, who had performed well in the earlier opportunities he got. The team management believes that the last match of the group stage could be the right time to try the players sitting on the bench. This will give the team better options for future matches.

Hardik Pandya may also get rest

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is also likely to be rested in this match. In his place, Washington Sundar can be included in the playing 11. Sundar was out of the team due to injury for a long time and the team wants to give him match practice before the Super 8. Apart from this, Arshdeep Singh may also return to strengthen the fast bowling attack. With this, the team will have additional fast bowling option, which can prove useful on the Ahmedabad pitch.

Special attention on bowling combination

If there are changes in the team, the responsibility of the spin department may remain on Varun Chakraborty and Akshar Patel. Both bowlers have the ability to take wickets and stop runs in the middle overs. At the same time, Shivam Dubey can also contribute in bowling if needed and can support the fast bowlers.

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This match against Netherlands may seem like a formality, but it will be a good opportunity for the Indian team to try out this combination and maintain the momentum. The team would like to maintain the winning streak and enter the Super 8, so that the confidence remains high and a strong start can be made in the next round.

India’s probable playing eleven

Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj.