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India Next Match in T20 WC 2026: India continued their winning streak by defeating the Netherlands by 17 runs in a thrilling match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this victory, Team India finished the group stage with a 100% winning record. Let's take a look at the excitement of this match and India's next challenge in the Super 8s.
India's dominance against the Netherlands: Shivam Dube's storm
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India won the toss and elected to bat first, but the start was poor, with Abhishek Sharma dismissed for a duck. But after this, the middle order took charge of the innings:
- Shivam Dube: scored a blistering 66 runs off 31 balls (6 sixes, 4 fours).
- Suryakumar Yadav: contributed 34 runs off 28 balls.
- Hardik Pandya: scored a quickfire 30 runs off 21 balls.
With the help of these innings, India scored 119 runs in the last 10 overs and posted a mammoth total of 193/6.
Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic in bowling
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The Indian bowlers did not allow the Netherlands team to survive in their chase of 194 runs:
- Varun Chakravarthy: 3 overs He took 3 wickets for just 14 runs.
- Shivam Dube: After his impressive batting performance, he also performed brilliantly with the ball and took 2 wickets.
- Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep: Both bowled very tightly and kept the pressure on the Dutch team.
The Netherlands could only reach a score of 176/7 and India won the match by 17 runs.
Road to Super 8: India tops Group A
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With this win, India has entered the Super 8 in a resounding fashion by winning all four of its matches in Group A. Shivam Dube was named 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant all-round performance. While India prepares for the next round, the Netherlands' journey in the tournament has ended with this defeat.
When is India's next match in T20 WC 2026?
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The biggest question for fans is who will Team India face next? Let us tell you that in the Super 8, India will face none other than last year's finalist, South Africa.
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Match: India vs. South Africa (Super 8)
This match is going to be very interesting as both teams are considered strong contenders for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
India Schedule for T20 WC 2026 Super 8
| No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | India vs South Africa | February 22, Sunday | 7:00 PM IST | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Match 2 | India vs Zimbabwe | February 26, Thursday | 7:00 PM IST | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Match 3 | India vs West Indies | March 01, Sunday | 7:00 PM IST | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Also Read: Top 3 Teams with Most Consecutive Wins in T20 World Cup History
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