IND vs NED Dream11 Prediction Today
— T20 World Cup 2026 Fantasy Tips
Captain, Vice-Captain picks, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather Update & Expert Analysis for India vs Netherlands
India walk into this final Group A game already crowned group toppers with six points and a mammoth NRR of +3.050. The Men in Blue have been near-unstoppable — dismantling the USA, Namibia, and most recently Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo. For the Netherlands, this is a chance to prove that their World Cup campaign was not all disappointment. Scott Edwards’ side know that nothing short of a strong performance here can keep their Super 8 dream even marginally alive. For fantasy players, this is a goldmine — a power-packed India XI against a Netherlands side carrying just enough x-factor to make your differential picks pay off.
📋 Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NED — 36th Match, Group A |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | February 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Format | T20 International |
| Broadcast (India) | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar (Live Streaming) |
| Points (IND) | 6 pts | NRR: +3.050 | Already Qualified ✅ |
| Points (NED) | 2 pts | Elimination likely ❌ |
🏟️ Pitch Report — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Nature | Batter-friendly with good pace and bounce |
| Spinners | Some grip in the middle overs; not dominant |
| Pace Bowlers | New ball movement under lights; death-over specialists critical |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | ~191 runs (in T20 WC 2026 games at this venue) |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | ~158 runs |
| Dew Factor | Significant — chasing team benefits in the second half |
| Boundary Clearing Ability | High — short boundaries favour power hitters |
| 1st Innings Win Record | 2 of 3 matches won by team batting first at this venue |
Fantasy Impact: This pitch is a paradise for batters and especially for power-hitters who can clear the rope at will. The average first-innings score of 191 tells the whole story. Powerplay batters like Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma offer massive ceiling, while death-over specialists like Jasprit Bumrah become priceless in the back end. Dew in the second innings may blunt spinners, so weigh your mystery spinner picks carefully — Varun Chakravarthy is still a banker, but his economy rate may get challenged if the Netherlands bat second.
🌤️ Weather Report — Ahmedabad
| Parameter | Reading |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 29–32°C (warm evening conditions) |
| Rain Probability | 0% — No rain expected |
| Humidity | Moderate (~55–60%) |
| Wind Speed | ~4–6 km/h (calm) |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal — clear sky expected |
| Dew | Likely to settle post-Powerplay in 2nd innings |
Clear conditions guarantee a full 40-over match — excellent news for your Dream11 squad. Expect dew to play a tactical role and potentially affect spinner economics in the chase.
📊 Last 5 Matches — Recent Form
🇮🇳 India (T20 WC 2026)
| # | Opponent | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs USA | Win ✅ | 29 Runs |
| 2 | vs Namibia | Win ✅ | 93 Runs |
| 3 | vs Pakistan | Win ✅ | 61 runs |
| 4 | vs vs New Zealand (NZ series Jan 2026) — Win 4-1 before WC | win | — |
| 5 | vs England (last WC) | Win ✅ | 68 runs |
🇳🇱 Netherlands (T20 WC 2026)
| # | Opponent | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Namibia | Win ✅ | Close contest |
| 2 | vs Pakistan | Loss ❌ | Narrow loss |
| 3 | vs USA | Loss ❌ | 93 runs |
| 4 | vs Sri Lanka (pre-WC) | Loss ❌ | — |
| 5 | vs Zimbabwe (pre-WC) | Win ✅ | — |
⚔️ Head-to-Head Record — IND vs NED (T20Is)
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 1 |
| India Wins | 1 |
| Netherlands Wins | 0 |
| Last Meeting | T20 WC 2022, Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Result (2022) | India won by 56 runs |
| India Score (2022) | 179/2 (20 overs) |
| NED Score (2022) | 123 all out (19.1 overs) |
| Top Performer (2022) | Virat Kohli — 62* (44) |
This is only the second-ever T20I between the two nations. India’s 100% H2H dominance adds to their edge, though the 2026 NED squad is significantly more experienced.
🏟️ Ground Stats — Narendra Modi Stadium (T20 WC 2026)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Hosted (T20 WC 2026) | 3 (before this game) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 191 runs |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 158 runs |
| Batting First Wins | 2 |
| Chasing Wins | 1 (SA beat NZ) |
| Highest Score at Venue | 213 (SA vs Canada) |
| Powerplay Avg (1–6 overs) | 55–65 runs |
| Death Overs Avg (17–20) | 50–60 runs |
📝 Team News, Injuries & Probable Playing XI
Injury / Availability Update
| Player | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | India | Available — Desperately needs runs (2 ducks so far) |
| Hardik Pandya | India | Available — Looking to contribute with the bat |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Expected to return to XI |
| No major injury concerns | NED | Full squad available |
🇮🇳 India Probable XI
- 1. Abhishek Sharma
- 2. Ishan Kishan (wk)
- 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- 4. Tilak Varma
- 5. Rinku Singh
- 6. Hardik Pandya
- 7. Shivam Dube
- 8. Axar Patel
- 9. Jasprit Bumrah
- 10. Arshdeep Singh
- 11. Varun Chakaravarthy
🇳🇱 Netherlands Probable XI
- 1. Max O’Dowd
- 2. Michael Levitt
- 3. Bas de Leede
- 4. Colin Ackermann
- 5. Scott Edwards (c/wk)
- 6. Zach Lion-Cachet
- 7. Logan van Beek
- 8. Aryan Dutt
- 9. Roelof van der Merwe
- 10. Fred Klaassen
- 11. Paul van Meekeren
🏆 Dream11 Prediction — IND vs NED
Small League (SL) Strategy
In Small Leagues, consistency beats variance. Go heavy on India’s confirmed performers — Ishan Kishan’s powerplay impact and Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery-spin economy rate make them non-negotiables. Pick one NED differential (Bas de Leede) for extra points if he fires.
| Role | Player | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK | Ishan Kishan (C) | Must-Have | In red-hot form; 77 vs Pak; powerplay impact is unmatched |
| WK | Scott Edwards (VC) | Safe | NED captain; consistent scorer + bonus captaincy points |
| BAT | Suryakumar Yadav | Must-Have | 128 runs in this WC @ 140+ SR; boundary clearing ability at its peak |
| BAT | Abhishek Sharma | Risky | Two ducks, but high upside on a flat Ahmedabad track |
| BAT | Tilak Varma | Safe | Reliable middle-order anchor; consistent at No.4 |
| AR | Axar Patel | Must-Have | Bag wickets + score runs in lower order — tactical substitution risk is low |
| AR | Bas de Leede | Safe | All-round value; NED’s most impactful contributor |
| AR | Logan van Beek | Budget | Lower credits; useful at death overs + some batting |
| BOWL | Jasprit Bumrah | Must-Have | World’s best death-over specialist; 6 wickets in 3 games this WC |
| BOWL | Varun Chakaravarthy | Must-Have | Mystery spinner; 6 wickets in this WC; will get turn on this surface |
| BOWL | Arshdeep Singh | Safe | Powerplay wickets and death-over economics make him a banker |
🎯 Expert’s Verdict — Small League C/VC
Captain: Ishan Kishan — His powerplay impact at Ahmedabad’s lightning-fast outfield makes him the highest-ceiling pick. Coming off a magnificent 77 against Pakistan, his bat-speed and boundary-clearing ability on a batter-friendly track give him an almost guaranteed 40–60 fantasy point floor.
Vice-Captain: Suryakumar Yadav — SKY’s 128 runs at 140+ SR in this tournament speaks volumes. Against a Netherlands bowling attack that lacks the firepower to contain him consistently, expect him to go big in the middle overs.
Grand League (GL) Strategy
Grand Leagues reward bold differential picks. Consider backing Abhishek Sharma to finally fire, and use NED’s spinners / openers as value-for-money wildcards to separate your team from the crowd.
| Player | Strategy | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma (C/VC) | Two consecutive ducks mean low ownership — one explosive knock pays massive dividends | High Risk |
| Max O’Dowd | Consistent NED opener; 260 runs in 10 T20Is @ good SR — differential vs India-heavy GL teams | Medium |
| Colin Ackermann | Lower-budget AR; capable of surprise contributions with bat and off-spin | Budget Pick |
| Shivam Dube | Can launch in the death overs against tired Netherlands bowling — explosive ceiling | Medium Risk |
| Rinku Singh | Devastating finisher if India sets a big target — high-ceiling batting points in overs 18–20 | Medium Risk |
🎯 Expert’s Verdict — Grand League C/VC
Captain Differential: Abhishek Sharma — With sub-10% ownership likely due to back-to-back ducks, a single big knock from him as your captain could win you a Grand League. The Narendra Modi flat pitch is where he rediscovers his mojo. High risk, sky-high reward.
Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan — Balance the risk at captain by anchoring VC with Kishan, whose form and powerplay impact make him a lock regardless of league format.
🔍 Key Player Analysis
Batters
| Player | Insight |
|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | His 77 off 40 deliveries against Pakistan showed just how devastating he can be during the Powerplay. At Ahmedabad’s wide boundaries and flat pitch, expect him to target the arc aggressively. |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 128 tournament runs at 140+ SR makes SKY the stand-out batter of this campaign. His 360-degree boundary clearing ability against the Dutch seamers is a fantasy banker. |
| Tilak Varma | India’s anchor in the middle order. His wristy elegance and ability to rotate strike while hitting the big ball when needed brings consistent fantasy returns. |
| Max O’Dowd | The Dutch best batter with 260 runs in recent T20Is. He’ll try to give NED a strong start — a great differential for GL teams. |
All-Rounders
| Player | Insight |
|---|---|
| Axar Patel | His economy rate in the middle overs combined with his lower-order hitting makes him a quintessential fantasy all-rounder — double-contribution potential in every match. |
| Bas de Leede | NED’s best all-round option — pacy seamers up front and a capable bat in the top four. He’s the Netherlands’ most reliable fantasy pick in this game. |
| Logan van Beek | A budget all-rounder who can offer decent death-over bowling returns against a batting unit that loves to attack late. |
Bowlers
| Player | Insight |
|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | The ultimate death-over specialist — six wickets in three matches, zero boundaries conceded in death overs (as per tournament data). Non-negotiable in any format. |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Six wickets in three matches — his mystery spin and unpredictable variation will bamboozle the Netherlands’ inexperienced middle order. Fantasy gold in both leagues. |
| Arshdeep Singh | His new-ball aggression and Powerplay impact put him in the category of reliable must-haves. Swings the ball early and attacks death overs with yorkers and cutters. |
🔮 Match Prediction
India are overwhelming favourites at home, on a pitch that suits their explosive batting lineup, and against a Netherlands side that has conceded 93 runs in their last defeat. The Men in Blue may rotate their squad given the Super 8s are secured, but even India’s second-choice XI outclasses the Dutch. Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy will dismantle any meaningful NED chase. The only genuine upset scenario is if India heavily rotate — watch for late team-news closely. Prediction: India to win by 6+ wickets or 40+ runs.
🏏 Final Balanced Dream11 Team
Credits Used: 92.5 / 100 | IND 7 : NED 4
💡 For GL: Swap Ishan Kishan (C) → Abhishek Sharma (C). For SL: Keep Ishan Kishan (C) + SKY (VC).
🔄 Alternative Grand League XI
| Role | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| WK | Ishan Kishan (VC) | Drop to VC for GL differential |
| WK | Scott Edwards | Retain |
| BAT | Abhishek Sharma (C) | 🔥 GL differential captain |
| BAT | Max O’Dowd | Swap in — NED’s best bat |
| BAT | Tilak Varma | Retain |
| AR | Axar Patel | Retain |
| AR | Bas de Leede | Retain |
| AR | Colin Ackermann | Budget pick — swap for van Beek |
| BOWL | Jasprit Bumrah | Retain |
| BOWL | Varun Chakaravarthy | Retain |
| BOWL | Arshdeep Singh | Retain |
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