In a prime-time clash at the world's largest cricket stadium, tournament co-hosts India take on the Netherlands in Match 36 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, this Group A fixture sees India arrive with total confidence. Having already secured their spot in the Super Eight with a dominant victory over Pakistan, the "Men in Blue" are looking to finish the group stage with a perfect record. For the Netherlands, this is a final chance to claim a major scalp and disrupt the group standings. Catch the action live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]]. Head-to-Head: Clinical Dominance India has maintained a perfect record against the Netherlands in limited-overs cricket. Their most recent T20 World Cup meeting was a clinical display of subcontinental power that left the Dutch struggling to keep pace. Oct 27, 2022 (T20 WC): India won by 56 runs ([[/fighter/suryakumar-yadav-mr-360/40306/:Suryakumar Yadav]] 51*, Virat Kohli 62*). ODI History: India leads 3-0, including a victory in the 2023 World Cup. Feb 18, 2026: Their first T20I meeting on Indian soil. Team Form & Recent Results India (W-W-W-W-W) The world's #1 ranked T20 side is currently untouchable. Under the captaincy of [[/fighter/suryakumar-yadav-mr-360/40306/:Suryakumar Yadav]], India has used its home advantage to perfection, blending explosive power-hitting with a versatile bowling attack that has dismantled every opponent in Group A. Match 31: Defeated Pakistan by 61 runs (Ishan Kishan 77). Match 12: Defeated USA by 32 runs. Status: Qualified for Super Eight; currently top of Group A with 6 points. Netherlands (L-W-L-L-L) The Dutch have had a mixed tournament. While they secured a comfortable win over Namibia, heavy defeats against Pakistan and the USA have exposed vulnerabilities in their middle order when facing high-quality spin. Match 21: Lost to USA by 93 runs (Feb 13, 2026). Match 10: Defeated Namibia by 7 wickets. Match 1: Lost to Pakistan by 3 wickets (A fighting effort). Players in Focus Ishan Kishan (India): The man of the moment. Fresh off a blistering 77 against Pakistan, his aggressive intent at the top of the order makes him the most dangerous batter in the tournament right now. Bas de Leede (Netherlands): The heartbeat of the Dutch side. As a genuine all-rounder who can strike at 140+ and take crucial middle-over wickets, he is the Netherlands' best hope for a tactical breakthrough. Varun Chakravarthy (India): The "Mystery Spinner." His recent 2-wicket haul against Pakistan proved he is a nightmare on large Indian outfields where batters struggle to clear the ropes against his variations. Scott Edwards (Netherlands): The captain and clinical finisher. Known for his ability to sweep and manipulate spin, his leadership and batting will be vital in navigating India's formidable bowling squeeze.