India 193/6 (20 Ov) vs Netherlands – First Innings Match Review
IND vs NED, 36th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Narendra Modi Stadium
India Post 193/6 After Late Power Surge in Ahmedabad
India put up a competitive total of 193/6 in 20 overs against the Netherlands in the 36th Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. After winning the toss and opting to bat, India recovered from an early jolt to finish strongly, thanks to a blistering knock from Shivam Dube.
The pitch offered decent bounce, and while Netherlands bowlers struck at key intervals, India’s middle order ensured momentum never slipped away completely.
Powerplay Drama: Early Setback but Steady Recovery
India’s innings started on a shocking note as Abhishek Sharma was bowled for a duck by Aryan Dutt in just the third ball of the match (0/1).
However, Ishan Kishan counterattacked aggressively, smashing 18 off just 7 balls, including two fours and a six at a strike rate of 257.14. His quick cameo helped India reach 51 runs in the mandatory powerplay (0.1–6 overs).
But Netherlands struck back when Aryan Dutt dismissed Kishan, leaving India at 39/2 in 4.2 overs.
Middle Overs: Tilak and SKY Stabilize
Tilak Varma (31 off 27) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (34 off 28) stitched together important partnerships to steady the innings.
- Tilak played a composed knock with three boundaries and a six.
- Suryakumar rotated strike smartly while finding occasional gaps.
At 110/4 in 13.3 overs, India were well placed but needed acceleration
Shivam Dube’s Explosive Counterattack
The turning point of the innings came from Shivam Dube, who unleashed a brutal assault on the Netherlands bowling attack.
Dube’s Match-Changing Knock:
- 66 runs off 31 balls
- 4 fours and 6 sixes
- Strike rate: 212.90
His 76-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav in just 35 balls shifted the momentum heavily in India’s favor. Dube targeted Logan van Beek and Kyle Klein, especially in the death overs.
Strong Finish by Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya (30 off 21) added crucial late runs with three towering sixes. Though he fell on the final ball of the innings, India managed to post a commanding total of 193.
Rinku Singh (6 off 3)* remained unbeaten and ensured India maximized the last few deliveries.
Netherlands Bowling Analysis
Despite the big total, Netherlands had standout performances:
- Aryan Dutt: 4-0-19-2 (Economical and effective in powerplay)
- Logan van Beek: 4-0-56-3 (Picked key wickets but expensive)
- Bas de Leede: 4-0-28-0 (Controlled middle overs well)
- Kyle Klein: 4-0-38-1
Van Beek removed Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya, preventing India from crossing the 200-run mark.
Key Stats from India’s First Innings
- Total: 193/6
- Run Rate: 9.65
- Powerplay: 51/2
- Highest Partnership: 76 runs (Suryakumar Yadav & Shivam Dube)
- Most Sixes: Shivam Dube (6)
Match Situation at Innings Break
At a venue known for high-scoring games, 193 is competitive but not unbeatable. The Netherlands batting lineup featuring Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, and captain Scott Edwards will need a strong start to chase this total.
India’s bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will aim to strike early and defend the total.
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