06:25 PM, 18-Feb-2026
IND vs NED Live Score: Will Bumrah get rest?
On the bowling front, India have the option of resting some bowlers before the Super Eights, including fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. India are expected to revert to a combination of two specialist fast bowlers after Kuldeep Yadav was selected in place of Arshdeep Singh as an additional spin option in Colombo. If Bumrah is rested then Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep are likely to be included in the playing eleven. However, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that he does not think Bumrah will get any rest. At the same time, Varun Chakraborty and Akshar Patel can handle the responsibility of spin department and Kuldeep may have to sit out.
06:24 PM, 18-Feb-2026
IND vs NED Live Score: No change in batting order
There is no possibility of any change in India’s batting order against Netherlands. However, the performance of the Indian batsmen has not been very good so far and the batsmen have been seen struggling against the spinners also. Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus troubled the Indian batsmen with his round arm and behind-the-stumps bowling, while in the match against Pakistan, another unorthodox spinner, Usman Tariq, did not allow the Indian batsmen to play freely. Even Saim Ayub proved effective against the Indians. Netherlands do not have very good spinners in their bowling attack and hence Indian batsmen should not face any problem in playing them.
06:23 PM, 18-Feb-2026
IND vs NED Live Score: Ishan will be in focus
Due to the excellent form of Ishan Kishan at the other end, Abhishek’s lack of runs with the bat has had no impact on the team’s position. Looking at Abhishek’s image as an aggressive batsman, it is clear that the opposing teams have made extra preparations to face this Indian opener. But considering the way Ishan performed against Pakistan, one would expect to see a big innings from him once again.
06:23 PM, 18-Feb-2026
IND vs NED Live Score: Abhishek will have to return to form
- Opener Abhishek Sharma, who failed to open the account in his last two innings, will be determined to play a big innings against Netherlands.
- Abhishek Sharma has proved himself to be a dangerous player in this format in the last 18 months but he has not been able to show his strength yet in the ICC competition being played on home ground.
- After getting out for zero in the first match against America, he could not play in the second match against Namibia due to stomach infection. He made a comeback in the last match against Pakistan but failed to open the account.
- Abhishek does not shy away from taking risks and his fearless batting has helped India win many matches.
- The 25-year-old batsman’s dismissal four times in the last six innings indicates that he needs to review his strategy in the powerplay.
06:22 PM, 18-Feb-2026
IND vs NED Live Score: India faces Netherlands
The Indian team, which is on top in Group A after winning three consecutive matches, will now face the Netherlands on Wednesday. India has already made it to the Super Eights, so this will be a good opportunity for them to improve on their shortcomings before the next round. In the last match played against Pakistan in Colombo, the team had given a chance to three spinners in the playing-11, but now the match is at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In such a situation, the team can again field with two specialist fast bowlers.
05:52 PM, 18-Feb-2026
IND vs NED Live Score: India won the toss against Netherlands, Arshdeep returned; Sundar gets his first chance
Live Cricket Score Today, IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026: Hello! Welcome to the live blog of Amar Ujala. Today the 36th group match of T20 World Cup 2026 between India and Netherlands will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this match, the Indian team will aim to maintain the winning streak.