With their heads and momentum at an all-time high, Team India is poised to face their final group-stage match against the Netherlands at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India is currently the table topper from Group A with an undefeated streak. The Netherlands, on the other hand, impressed against Pakistan but failed to sustain momentum and is already out of the Super 8 race.
IND vs NED Head-to-Head record
India and the Netherlands faced each other during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. At that time, India defeated the Netherlands by 56 runs, scoring 179 and restricting them to 123/9 in 20 overs.
Key players for India
Abhishek Sharma has scored a single run in the World Cup so far. India needs him back in form ahead of the Super 8 clash against South Africa. Additionally, Tilak Verma also needs to find his rhythm and consistency ahead of the next stage of the tournament. Shivam Dube has impressed so far and needs to continue performing in this match to ensure India finishes the group stage undefeated.
Key players for Netherlands
Bas de Leede has been instrumental during the Netherlands’ sole win over Namibia in the current campaign. De Leede needs to perform well against India and score crucial runs for his side. Michael Levitt has impressed throughout the tournament and can play an important role for his side with his pace. Logan Van Beek is another crucial player for the Netherlands with his experience and dynamic character.
Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar.
