India beats Netherlands by 17 runs; Shivam Dube shines with bat and ball

India continued their unbeaten run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 17-run victory over the Netherlands in their final Group A match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After winning the toss, India elected to bat first and posted a challenging total, setting up the close contest.

The foundation for India’s total was laid by an explosive performance from all-rounder Shivam Dube, who struck a career-best 66 off 31 balls featuring four fours and six sixes to anchor India’s innings. Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed 34 (28) to steady the middle order, while Hardik Pandya added a quick 30 (21) in the late overs as India finished at 193/6 in 20 overs. In response, the Netherlands fought back with contributions from Bas de Leede (33 off 23) and Zach Lion-Cachet (26 off 16) but struggled to keep up with the required run rate. India’s bowling attack stood firm with Varun Chakravarthy (3/14) leading the way and Dube also chipping in with 2/35, helping restrict the Dutch side to 176/7 in 20 overs.

The result gives India strong momentum as they head into the Super Eights stage of the tournament, highlighting a balanced performance with both bat and ball. The hosts’ ability to defend a competitive total against a spirited Netherlands side underscored their depth in all departments of the game.