India will play India vs Netherlands in their final Group A match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, 18 February. This match will be the last game of the day and will start at 7 PM IST.
India have already qualified for the Super 8 stage, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Even though qualification is confirmed, India will still want to finish the group stage strongly by beating the Netherlands in a confident and clean way.
In their previous match, Suryakumar Yadav and his team defeated Pakistan by 61 runs, which has been their best performance so far in the tournament. However, their earlier wins against the USA and Namibia were not very convincing. Now, India will want to improve their overall rhythm before the tougher Super 8 matches begin.
In T20 internationals at this stadium, 14 matches have been played so far. Teams batting first have won 9 times, while teams chasing have won 5 times. The average first innings score is 172. The highest total at this venue is 234/4, scored by India against New Zealand.
Will Sanju Samson play the India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 match tonight?
Before the India vs Netherlands match, Sanju had played only one match for India in the 2026 T20 World Cup so far.
He got his chance against Namibia when Abhishek Sharma missed out because of stomach issues. In that match, Samson gave India a fast start by scoring 22 runs off just 8 balls. Even though he got out quickly, he hit 3 sixes and 1 four, and scored at a strike rate of 275.
However, once Abhishek Sharma returned, Samson was dropped back to the bench and did not play against Pakistan.
Even though Abhishek has not performed well, as he has scored two ducks in two matches, the report suggests that the team management still wants to continue with him so that he can regain his form. Because of this, Sanju is most likely to remain on the bench again in the IND vs NED match.
India have already qualified for the Super 8 after beating USA, Namibia, and Pakistan, and they are unbeaten so far. Since qualification is already secured, it is still unclear if India will make changes or keep the same playing XI.
The Netherlands are already knocked out of the tournament, but they will want to end their campaign with a good performance and may also give chances to their bench players.
What is the weather and pitch report for the India vs Netherlands?
Talking about the weather in Ahmedabad for the IND vs NED, rain is not expected to be a problem as the chance of precipitation is only 1%. The skies should remain clear during the night, and the temperature is expected to stay around 31 to 34 degrees Celsius. Because of the heat, there may be less dew, but the team winning the toss could still choose to bat first.
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be good for batting. The last three first-innings totals at this venue were 213, 187, and 175, showing that high scores are common here. If India bats first, another big total can be expected.
The match will be streamed live on the JioHostar app and website, while Star Sports will broadcast it on TV.
FAQs
Q. Where is the India vs Netherlands match being played?
A. The match will be played on 18 February at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 7 PM IST.
Q. Has India qualified for the Super 8 stage in the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. Yes, India have already qualified for the Super 8 stage.
Q. Who will India face in the Super 8 stage?
A. India will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies in the Super 8 stage.
Q. How many matches has Sanju Samson played in the T20 World Cup 2026 so far?
A. Sanju Samson has played only one match in the tournament so far.
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