T20 World Cup: Team India Cap Off Group-Stage Sweep with 17-Run Victory Over Netherlands in Ahmedabad

Team India remained unbeaten in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage after defeating the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team secured a 17-run victory over the Dutchmen while under the Lights in Motera.

India's hiccups with the batting continued as the team lost its top performers early on. The Dutch side's clever bowling ploy left the Indian side rattled at the start, before they bounced back in momentum in the competition.

During the chase, the Dutchmen tried to rally and displayed flashes of brilliance. But the timely fall of wickets disrupted their momentum, leading to India seizing the victory.

Shivam Dube's Fighting Effort Helped India Reach 193/6

After opting to bat first, Team India dealt with a major blow after Abhishek Sharma walked off for a duck for the third consecutive time. Ishan Kishan also suffered an unfortunate dismissal after being bowled out, courtesy of Aryan Dutt's off-spin magic.

Tilak Varma and skipper Suryaumar Yadav helped the team gain some much-needed momentum, with Tilak scoring 31 and SKY putting up 34 before being dismissed.

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Shivam Dube then unleashed his power with a brilliant 31-ball 66, scoring his maiden T20 World Cup fifty in the process. All-rounder Hardik Pandya also provided a firm effort, scoring 30 off 21.

Towards the end, Rinku Singh remained unbeaten at six off three deliveries, with India climbing to a competitive score of 193/6.

Netherlands' Logan van Beek clinched a three-wicket haul, while Aryan Dutt picked up two scalps. Kyle Klein also gained a wicket, taking the wicket count to six.

Netherlands Fall 17 Runs Short During Chase, India Remain Unbeaten

The Netherlands kicked off the chase decently, with opener Michael Levitt scoring 24 while Max O'Dowd put up 20. Bas de Leeded delivered a fine 23-ball 33, while Colin Ackermann put up 23 before losing his wicket.  

Aryan Dutt, who brought down Abhishek Sharma for a duck, was also dismissed in a similar fashion by Varun Chakaravarthy. Skipper Scott Edwards put up a decent 15 before being bowled out by Bumrah.

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After Zach Lion-Cachet was dismissed, Noah Cores displayed some attacking intent, smashing multiple boundaries in the death overs. But Cores' fighting intent did not help the Dutchmen as they eventually fell 17 runs short of the target.