IND vs NED: India kept their winning streak alive in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. They beat the Netherlands by 17 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium today. This fourth straight win sent them into the Super Eight stage with a perfect record. The Dutch team showed plenty of heart while chasing 194. But in the end, the Men in Blue were just too clinical. They nailed their plans during the final overs to shut down any hope of an upset.
IND vs NED: 3 Positive Talking Points From Team India's Win In Ahmedabad
1. Shivam Dube Finds His Rhythm
The big story today was Shivam Dube finally finding his groove. He stepped up to save the innings after the Indian openers fell early and left the team in a hole. Dube started off steady. He then shifted gears and tore into the spinners. He finished with a massive 66 runs off just 31 balls.
He sent six huge hits into the Ahmedabad sky. This knock showed exactly why India need him in the middle-order to change a game quickly. Dube wasn't done there either. He also chipped in with the ball. He got the big wicket of Bas de Leede right when the Netherlands started to look dangerous in the chase.
2. Mystery Spin Constricts the Middle Overs
Varun Chakaravarthy proved his worth yet again. He put on a masterclass in mystery spin that tore through the Dutch middle-order. He got an early breakthrough by bowling Max O'Dowd. Later, he came back to take two wickets in two balls, including the set batter Colin Ackermann.
This spell made sure the Netherlands never got the momentum they needed, even with the short boundaries. The batters simply couldn't pick his variations under the lights. The spinner walked away with figures of 3 for 23. He gave his captain the perfect weapon to keep the runs tight when the pressure was on.
3. Depth in All-Round Contributions
It wasn't just about Dube and Chakaravarthy. The match showed how deep this Indian lineup really is. Plenty of players stepped up to push the total higher. Hardik Pandya put on a crucial 76-run stand with Dube. He kept a cool head for his 30 runs. This allowed Dube take the big risks against the fast bowlers.
On the bowling side, Jasprit Bumrah was as economical as usual. He bowled perfect yorkers that stopped the Dutch tail-enders from getting anywhere near a win. This team effort proved India have plenty of match-winners. They can still get the job done even if the top order has an off day.
