Get the best IND vs NED match 36 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 36th encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with India vs Netherlands.
IND vs NED Preview Match 36 Dream11 Prediction
Ahmedabad’s mighty Narendra Modi Stadium hosts defending champions today on February 18! India clash with the Netherlands in Match 36 of the T20 World Cup 2026. Comfortable giants versus desperate underdogs tonight.
India already qualified after beating Pakistan, Namibia and the USA consecutively. Now they hunt an unbeaten group stage record before the Super Eights begin. Netherlands grabbed one win against Namibia but lost to Pakistan and the USA badly.
Scott Edwards’ boys desperately need two more victories to survive this T20 World Cup 2026 honestly. Tonight’s IND vs NED offers the Netherlands their biggest giant-killing opportunity yet.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Motera’s massive ground gives batsmen paradise conditions throughout the T20 World Cup 2026. Large dimensions create natural gaps for strokemakers to exploit freely.
The pitch report confirms runs flow beautifully on this flat surface. Bowlers need absolute precision otherwise loose deliveries disappear instantly.
Any inconsistency gets punished severely by quality batsmen here. Disciplined bowling becomes the only survival strategy available tonight. Perfect weather with zero rain threats throughout today’s game guaranteed.
India vs Netherlands Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 1
India: 1
Netherlands: 0
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
India (IND) Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Netherlands (NED) Playing XI
Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen
IND vs NED Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan, Scott Edwards (vc)
Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma (c), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Bas de Leede
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Abhishek Sharma is the top Dream11 pick for today.
- Scott Edwards is a bold captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
India vs Netherlands Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Paul van Meekeren might be missing from the Playing XI.
- Timm van der Gugten won’t feature in tonight’s game.
This IND vs NED match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests IND have 70% chances to win and 30% for NED.
