India beat the Netherlands by 17 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match at Ahmedabad on February 17, 2026. Shivam Dube changed the game with a powerful 66, then chipped in with the ball too. He won Player of the Match.
India posted 193/6, but Netherlands stayed in the chase for long periods. India held their nerve at the death and closed the match out well.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| India | 193/6 | 20 |
| Netherlands | 176/7 | 20 |
| Result | India won by 17 runs |
India Get To 193 After Dube Takes Over
India lost early wickets, so the middle overs mattered a lot. Then Shivam Dube flipped the innings with clean hitting and quick running. His 66 pushed India from a good total to a tough total.
The final phase helped India cross 190, which became the difference later when Netherlands kept finding boundaries in the chase.
Top Batting Performances
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivam Dube | IND | 66 | 31 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | IND | 34 | 28 |
| Bass de Leede | NED | 33 | 23 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | NED | 26 | 16 |
Netherlands Fight Hard But India Defend 193
The Netherlands did not fold. They kept the required rate in reach with boundary bursts, especially in the middle overs. India needed wickets at the right time, and they got them, which stopped the chase from turning into a finish in the last over.
India’s bowlers held their lengths at the death and protected the last few overs well to secure the 17 run win.
Top Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Overs Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | IND | 3 overs 3 wickets | 4.66 |
| Aryan Dutt | NED | 4 overs 2 wickets | 4.75 |
| Shivam Dube | IND | 3 overs 2 wickets | 11.66 |
Player of the Match: Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube won Player of the Match for his 66 and 2 wickets, his impact across both innings. He enjoyed batting in tricky conditions and said this is the kind of situation he loves.
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