India opted to bat against the Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup group match in Ahmedabad, bringing in Arshdeep Singh. Get the latest IND vs NED T 20 World Cup match updates here
India opted to bat against the Netherlands
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya to bowl the penultimate over and Zach Lion-Cachet slapped the short ball for a six over extra over on the second ball, while Noah Croes hit him for back-to-back fours on the last two balls as 18 runs came off the over. NED 166/9 in 19 overs
Another blow for Netherlands as Jasprit Bumrah removes Scott Edwards, who plays a premeditated shot and exposes his stumps, misses the sweep and the ball hits middle-stump. Noah Croes, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
NED 125-6 (16)
Jasprit Bumrah back into the attack and Scott Edwards hit a boundary on the second ball of the over but he bounced back with the wicket on the fifth ball. Edwards went for a rash shot at fine leg but got outfoxed completely. NED 125/5 in 15.5 overs
Shivam Dube made a strong comeback by dismissing Bas de Leede, who had been fighting hard with a steady 33 before getting caught at short third man. With half the side back in the pavilion, the Netherlands now face an uphill task as the required run rate climbs close to 14. The score stands at 112/5 after 14 overs.
Netherlands lose another wicket as Hardik Pandya removes Michael Levitt courtesy a good catch from Washington Sundar, who uses his height and leaps at the right moment to take it two-handed over his head at deep mid-wicket. Colin Ackermann, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
Shivam Dube into the attack now and Colin Ackermann continues to find boundaries to lead Netherlands' fightback here. 12 runs came off the over, with Bass de Leede finding another boundary.
Hardik Pandya makes an impact! Michael Levitt keeps the runs flowing with a boundary, but with the required rate climbing, Pandya strikes back. Washington Sundar takes a fine catch near the ropes to dismiss Levitt.
NED 51/2 (7.5 overs)
Varun Chakaravarthy strikes! The mystery spinner outfoxes Max O’Dowd to hand India their first breakthrough. Once again, he delivers when it matters most.
NED 35/1 (5.4 overs)
Jasprit Bumrah concedes a boundary off the first ball but responds brilliantly, giving away just five runs in the over. He’s been spot on with his execution so far.
NED 23/0 (4 overs)
Arshdeep Singh takes the new ball as Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd walk out to open the innings for the Netherlands.
India finish strong with 193/6 in 20 overs. Logan van Beek’s final over saw plenty of action Shivam Dube smashed a six off the first ball but fell on the next. Rinku Singh made an instant impact with a maximum, while Hardik Pandya was dismissed on the last ball of the innings.
IND 193/6 (20 overs)
Bas de Leede returns to the attack and keeps it tight, conceding just five runs in the over. India need a strong finish in the final five overs to approach 170, or risk ending up with a below-par total on this pitch.
IND 118/4 (15 overs)
Suryakumar Yadav falls for 34, caught near the boundary by Timm van der Gugten just as India looked to seize momentum. A timely breakthrough for the Netherlands.
IND 110/4 (13.3 overs)
Surya goes big! Bas de Leede returns to the attack, but Suryakumar Yadav flicks him over fine leg for a superb six. Thirteen runs come off the over as India look to build momentum and push towards the 180-mark.
Tilak Varma departs after a promising start. Roelof van der Merwe pulls off a brilliant effort to dismiss him for 31. The left-hander looked in control early on but fell trying to go big under pressure.
IND 69/3 (9 overs)
Powerplay comes to an end with a balanced contest. Suryakumar Yadav opens the over with a boundary, but Kyle Klein keeps things tight, conceding just seven runs. Netherlands strike twice in the first six overs.
IND 51/2 (6 overs)
Aryan Dutt strikes as Ishan Kishan departs for 18. The wicketkeeper-batter attempted a pull shot but dragged it back onto his stumps. With both openers dismissed early, India slip to 39/2 in 4.1 overs.
Tilak Varma signalled intent by launching Logan van Beek for a six off the very first ball of the over, responding strongly after India lost an early wicket. Ishan Kishan, too, got going immediately with a boundary off his first delivery. The over yielded 15 runs as India moved to 18/1 after 2 overs.
Abhishek Sharma’s struggles in this T20 World Cup continued as the Indian opener fell for his third duck of the tournament. Touted as India’s X-factor, he is yet to make an impact, with the team slipping to 0/1 in just 0.3 overs.
Ahmedabad: India won the toss and chose to bat first against the Netherlands in their final group-stage fixture of the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Suryakumar Yadav backed his batting unit to set a strong total, making one change to the playing XI with Arshdeep Singh coming in for Kuldeep Yadav.
The move signals India’s intent to test their bench strength while maintaining momentum ahead of the Super 8 stage.
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India enter the contest high on confidence after a commanding win over Pakistan. With qualification secured, the focus now shifts to fine-tuning combinations and sharpening individual form before tougher challenges await.
The team management will be keen to see a stronger showing from Abhishek Sharma, who is yet to open his account in the tournament. Tilak Varma, though promising, has shown flashes of brilliance without fully settling into rhythm. A solid performance here could boost both players’ confidence.
At the top, Ishan Kishan’s aggressive starts have ensured India’s dominance has not been affected by occasional failures elsewhere. His consistency provides stability, allowing others to play freely.
Despite strong results, India have shown occasional vulnerability against spin, particularly in matches against Namibia and Pakistan. Improved strike rotation and sharper intent in the middle overs will be crucial, especially as the competition intensifies in the Super 8 phase against sides like South Africa, Zimbabwe and West Indies.
India’s batting-friendly approach at Ahmedabad could also play a key role. While South Africa posted 213/4 at the venue earlier, recent matches have seen comparatively moderate totals, suggesting changing pitch behaviour.
