Team India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A journey ended on a high note with a convincing 17-run victory over Netherlands at Ahmedabad’s iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. Shivam Dube’s dual impact – a fiery 66 and sharp bowling – earned him Player of the Match as India defended 193 successfully.
Batting first post-toss win, India lost Abhishek Sharma early for 0. Tilak Varma’s 31 off 27 stabilized, partnering Ishan Kishan for 39 and Suryakumar Yadav for 30. Yadav scored 34 before departing.
Dube’s arrival sparked joy: 41 with Yadav to 110, then a sensational 76-run blast with Hardik Pandya (30 off 21) in 35 balls. Dube’s 31-ball masterpiece boasted 6 sixes and 4 fours.
Netherlands bowlers: van Beek 3/??, Dutt 2/??, Klein 1/??.
Chasing, Levitt-O’Dowd’s 35 (Levitt 24, O’Dowd 20) promised much, but 51/2 soon followed. Ackermann-de Leede’s 49 took them to 94, halted by Chakaravarthy’s brace.
Edwards added 15 amid 125/6. Croes-Line-Kasett’s 47-run fightback (25* and 26) wasn’t enough at 176/7.
Bowling stars: Chakaravarthy 3/14, Dube 2/35, Bumrah 1/??, Pandya 1/??.
Dube’s heroics underline India’s depth, positioning them perfectly for deeper runs.