India secured a thrilling 17-run victory over the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Batting first, India posted a formidable 193/6, thanks to a late surge in the death overs where the team smashed six sixes and added 60 runs in just four overs. The Netherlands fought valiantly, reaching 176/7, but fell short despite a spirited middle-order resistance.
Shivam Dube’s crucial wicket in the final over and Hardik Pandya’s disciplined 19th over proved decisive in halting the Dutch chase. India’s aggressive batting and timely breakthroughs ensured their dominance in the group stage, keeping their campaign momentum strong.
