IND vs NED Highlights T20 World Cup: All-round Dube, Varun help India remain unbeaten with 17-run win
India vs Netherlands Highlights T20 World Cup: All-round heroics from Shivam Dube and Varun Chakaravarthy guided India to a comfortable 17-run victory, keeping their unbeaten streak intact.
- 10:48 PM IST, Feb 18“I was in pressure”: Dube!
- 10:39 PM IST, Feb 18India (193/6) beat Netherlands (176/7) by 17 runs
- 10:33 PM IST, Feb 18Pandya leaks runs!
- 10:18 PM IST, Feb 18Bumrah strikes!
- 10:10 PM IST, Feb 18Dube bounces back with wicket!
- 10:08 PM IST, Feb 18Dube leaks runs!
- 10:02 PM IST, Feb 18Two in Two for Chakaravarthy!
- 10:00 PM IST, Feb 18Ackermann leads fight!
- 9:40 PM IST, Feb 18Hardik strikes!
- 9:29 PM IST, Feb 18Varun Chakaravarthy strikes!
- 9:12 PM IST, Feb 18Tight from Bumrah!
- 9:03 PM IST, Feb 18Chase begins!
- 8:50 PM IST, Feb 18India post 193/6 in 20 overs
- 8:44 PM IST, Feb 18Hardik breaks free!
- 8:30 PM IST, Feb 18Dube hits fifty!
- 8:21 PM IST, Feb 18Bas de Leede into the attack!
- 8:13 PM IST, Feb 18SKY FALLS!
- 8:08 PM IST, Feb 18Dube smashes Ackermann
- 8:04 PM IST, Feb 18Surya smashes SIX!
- 7:48 PM IST, Feb 18Tilak departs!
- 7:47 PM IST, Feb 18Surya gets a lifeline!
- 7:34 PM IST, Feb 18Powerplay ends!
- 7:25 PM IST, Feb 18Ishan Kishan departs!
- 7:19 PM IST, Feb 18Ishan smashes SIX!
- 7:16 PM IST, Feb 18Tilak smashes four!
- 7:12 PM IST, Feb 18Tilak, Ishan break shackles!
- 7:04 PM IST, Feb 18Abhishek Sharma bags another duck!
- 6:59 PM IST, Feb 18Action begins!
- 6:40 PM IST, Feb 18Netherlands Playing XI
- 6:34 PM IST, Feb 18India Playing XI
- 6:34 PM IST, Feb 18SKY opts to bat first!
- 6:19 PM IST, Feb 18Ishan makes big jump in ICC Rankings!
- 6:06 PM IST, Feb 18Ishan firing at top!
- 5:53 PM IST, Feb 18India skipper leading from front!
- 5:40 PM IST, Feb 18Tilak looked sluggish vs PAK!
- 5:28 PM IST, Feb 18Abhishek trains vs spin!
- 5:21 PM IST, Feb 18Abhishek yet to fire!
- 5:07 PM IST, Feb 18NED need a miracle!
- 4:55 PM IST, Feb 18Big turnaround for Ishan Kishan!
- 4:46 PM IST, Feb 18Ahmedabad geared up for a run-fest
- 4:33 PM IST, Feb 18Siraj will get a chance only if…
- 4:25 PM IST, Feb 18Arshdeep to replace Kuldeep!
- 4:03 PM IST, Feb 18Abhishek's form a bit of concern!
- 4:02 PM IST, Feb 18Abhishek's form a bit of concern!
- 3:54 PM IST, Feb 18Netherlands Probable XI
- 3:46 PM IST, Feb 18India Probable XI
India vs Netherlands Highlights T20 World Cup: Shivam Dube and Varun Chakaravarthy were the stars as India secured a 17-run win, extending their unbeaten run. Dube delivered a powerful all-round performance, scoring a rapid half-century and picking up two key wickets. Varun spun his magic with three vital dismissals, putting the brakes on the Netherlands’ chase and helping India maintain their strong position in the tournament...Read More
India posted a formidable 193/6, powered by Shivam Dube’s explosive 66 off 31 balls. The left-hander turned the tide in the death overs, unleashing a flurry of boundaries and towering sixes to accelerate the scoring rate. Arriving at a crucial juncture, Dube shifted momentum swiftly and ensured India finished with a commanding total on the board. Tilak Varma’s uneasy innings came to an end after he failed to shift gears, departing at a time when India were searching for momentum. His dismissal left the side needing stability in the middle overs, placing the responsibility on Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube to steady the ship. The pair were expected to absorb the pressure, rebuild through smart rotation, and lay the groundwork for a strong finish. Ishan Kishan’s exit forced a shift in approach as Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav opted for consolidation over counterattack. With the early momentum fading, the duo prioritised partnerships and strike rotation, aiming to stabilise the innings before looking to accelerate again. Abhishek Sharma’s lean spell showed no signs of easing as he was dismissed without scoring for the third match in a row. The left-hander’s early exit added to a string of setbacks in a tournament where much was expected of him at the top, leaving him still searching for his first runs of the campaign.
India tweaked their XI for the game, with Arshdeep Singh coming in for Kuldeep Yadav. After winning the toss, captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to set a target, backing his batting unit to put runs on the board first. India will aim to keep their momentum intact when they face the Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup group-stage fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Fresh off a commanding win over Pakistan, the Indian camp is brimming with confidence, while the Dutch side is aware that pulling off an upset against a side in this kind of form will require something extraordinary.
Even so, the contest carries significance for India beyond just points on the table. With the Super 8 stage looming, it offers a timely opportunity for a few key batters to find rhythm. Abhishek Sharma is yet to get off the mark in the tournament, and Tilak Varma, though promising, has appeared slightly short of fluency in patches. A solid outing here could help them regain touch and sharpen India’s edge heading into the business end of the competition.
With Ishan Kishan in dominant form at the other end, Abhishek’s run drought hasn’t really dented India’s progress. Even so, both the management and the youngster will be keen for him to hit his stride before the Super 8, where sterner challenges await in the form of South Africa, Zimbabwe and West Indies.
It’s worth remembering that the 25-year-old’s fearless approach has played a big role in several Indian victories. His game is built on taking risks and putting bowlers under immediate pressure. Such a style can bring occasional failures, but it also has the power to change matches within a few overs. A return to rhythm could quickly shift the narrative and restore the attacking edge he brings to the side.
India will also want clearer answers against spin after visible discomfort against Namibia and Pakistan. Sharper intent and better strike rotation could be key if they are tested again in the middle overs.
For the Netherlands, a significant lift is required in both departments to trouble the defending champions. They followed up an impressive win over Namibia with a heavy defeat to the USA, exposing gaps with bat and ball that cannot afford to surface again.
Ahmedabad has seen contrasting trends. South Africa piled up 213/4 against Canada, the highest total in India so far, but the last two matches at the venue have been comparatively restrained, with teams batting first failing to breach the 200-run barrier.
Playing XIs
Netherlands Playing XI: Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Noah Croes, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein
India Playing XI: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: “I was in pressure”: Dube!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: After being named Player of the Match, Shivam Dube reflected on his innings, describing how he thrived under pressure on a tricky wicket. He highlighted the challenges posed by the pitch and the quality of the off-spin bowling, but emphasised his focus on picking the right moments to attack and backing himself to turn the game around when it mattered most.
“Yeah, it was a little tough on the wicket, but yeah, this is the situation I love to bat and I was enjoying, although I was in pressure at some time, but yeah, the off-spinner bowled really well for me and four dot balls, a good over from my side, but I knew that I'm gonna cover later. It was, it was skidding as well as it was keeping low. One of the balls spun as well. So for me, it was like, yes, I can hit him, but at that time the situation demands something else. So I have to play at that time,” Dube said.
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: India (193/6) beat Netherlands (176/7) by 17 runs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Shivam Dube with the final over. After a couple of dropped chances, he finally got the wicket on the fourth ball with Washington Sundar holding onto it comfortably. 10 runs came off the last over of the match, and India won it by 17 runs to finish the group stage unbeaten. India (193/6) beat the Netherlands (176/7) by 17 runs in Group A match
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Pandya leaks runs!
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
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Arshdeep into attack!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Arshdeep Singh into the attack now and he got hit for a couple of boundaries with 12 runs coming off the over. The required run rate is too high as India are calm and composed despite the boundaries. NED 148/6 in 18 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Bumrah strikes!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: 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
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Dube bounces back with wicket!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Shivam Dube bounced back here with the wicket of Bas de Leede, who put up some fight here but got caught at short third man for 33. The required run rate is getting close to 14 while the Netherlands have already lost half their side. NED 112/5 in 14 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Dube leaks runs!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Shivam Dube continues from the other end and gets smashed for a four and a six here as the Netherlands are in no mood to give up, as runs keep coming for the Netherlands.
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Two in Two for Chakaravarthy!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Varun Chakaravarthy back into the attack and he straightaway claims a couple of wickets on consecutive deliveries to end the Dutch resistance in real quick time. The tide has completely shifted in India's favour, with Varun's mystery resurfacing. NED 94/4 in 12.2 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Ackermann leads fight!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: 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.
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Abhishek hit for a SIX!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma into the attack and got hammered for a maximum by Colin Ackermann as Netherlands are trying to swing the momentum in their favour in the last couple of overs. 10 runs came off it. NED 82/2 in 11 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Dutch fight back!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Colin Ackermann and Bas de Leede took the fight to India as they smashed Hardik Pandya for six and a four, respectively. 14 runs came off the over. Meanwhile, the required run rate is over 12, and India need a couple of wickets to strengthen their position. NED 72/2 in 10 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Hardik strikes!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya into the attack and Michael Levitt finds another boundary to keep the scoreboard moving. He is playing with some confidence here, but the required run rate keeps rising. Pandya gets the last laugh here as he gets Levitt with a fine catch from Washington Sundar near the boundary line. NED 51/2 in 7.5 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Varun Chakaravarthy strikes!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Varun Chakaravarthy gets the better of Max O'Dowd. Varun brings his mystery into play and outfoxes Max to deliver India's first breakthrough. He has been India's go-to bowler and continues to get the job done with the ball. NED 35/1 in 5.4 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Sundar into the attack!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Washington Sundar into the attack, and Max O'Dowd smashed him for a maximum, and 11 runs came off the over. Sundar is playing his first match of the World Cup and he needs to make an impact to stake a claim on his place in the next match. NED 33/0 in 5 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Bumrah keeps thing tight!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah got hit for a boundary on the first ball of the over, but he once again bounced back well to give away just five runs off the over. He has been clinical with his approach so far. NED 23/0 in 4 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: NED 17/0 in 3 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Michael Levitt finds a boundary on the last ball of the over, but the Dutch openers are feeling the heat here with the Indian pacers making it difficult for them in the middle. NED 17/0 in 3 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Tight from Bumrah!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah into the attack from the other end. Max O'Dowd gets a cheeky boundary here to keep runs coming from both ends. Bumrah bounced back well with four dot balls in a row. Only five runs came off the over. NED 11/0 in 2 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Tidy from Arshdeep Singh
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Arshdeep Singh with a loud appeal on the first ball, but it was clearly missing leg stump. Meanwhile, Michael Levitt drives the second ball into the gap at long-off for a boundary. 6 runs came off the over. NED 6/0 in 1 over
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Chase begins!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Arshdeep Singh has the ball in hand here. Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd are in the middle to open the innings for the Netherlands.
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: India post 193/6 in 20 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Logan van Beek to bowl the final over and Shivam Dube smashed him for a six on the first ball, while he got caught on the second ball here. However, Rinku Singh arrived in the middle and hit a six on the second ball he faced. Hardik Pandya got caught on the final ball of the innings. IND 193/6 in 20 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Hardik breaks free!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya finally breaks the shackles and smashes Kyle Klein's slower full toss for a maximum here. He continues the onslaught and smashes the fifth ball for another maximum over long-off - it was a short ball, and Hardik displays his raw power to slam it over the line. IND 180/4 in 19 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Hardik struggles!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Shivam Dube continues to fire as he smashed another boundary to showcase his power-hitting prowess here. Meanwhile, it was a tidy over from Bas de Leede with six runs coming off the over. Hardik Pandya is struggling to hit big shots. IND 159/4 in 18 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Dube hits fifty!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Logan van Beek got hit for Shivam Dube for a couple of maximums to keep the momentum going in India's favour as he finished the over with a boundary too. 50 also comes up for Dube with a boundary. IND 153/7 in 17 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Dube, Hardik on fire!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Roelof van der Merwe also returns to the attack as Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya smashed him for sixes to make 15 runs off the over, which was the need of the hour. IND 133/4 in 16 overs
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Bas de Leede into the attack!
India vs Netherlands LIVE Score T20 World Cup: Bas de Leede into the attack and he delivered a tight five runs came off the over. India need some late flourish in the last five overs to get near 170; otherwise, it would be a below-par total on this surface. IND 118/4 in 15 overs



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