India vs Netherlands LIVE Updates: India hold nerve to beat Netherlands by 17 runs in T20 World Cup clash

India win all matches of the group stage

Chasing a stiff target, Netherlands finished on 176/7 in their 20 overs, falling 17 runs short as India sealed the contest. Bas de Leede anchored the innings with 33 off 23, while Michael Levitt (24) and Max O’Dowd (20) provided a steady start. Colin Ackermann struck a brisk 23, and late fireworks from Zach Lion-Cachet (26 off 16) and Noah Croes (25* off 12) kept the equation alive till the end.

Varun Chakravarthy was India’s standout performer with 3/14, breaking the backbone of the chase. Shivam Dube claimed two wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya chipped in with one each to ensure India closed out a disciplined victory.

Netherlands need 36 runs off 8 balls

Netherlands are 158/6 in 18.4 overs, needing 36 runs off the final eight balls in a tense chase against India. Varun Chakravarthy has led the bowling effort with figures of 3/14, removing Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann and Aryan Dutt to stall the momentum. Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube have chipped in with a wicket each, while Hardik Pandya dismissed Michael Levitt. Bas de Leede top-scored with 33, and useful cameos from Zach Lion-Cachet (20 off 12) and Noah Croes (17 off 10) keep hopes alive. With Scott Edwards back in the hut, Netherlands face a steep finish.

India post 193/6

India posted a competitive 193 for 6 in their 20 overs against the Netherlands, scoring at 9.65 runs per over. Shivam Dube led the charge with a blistering 66 off 31 balls, smashing four fours and six sixes. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 34, while Tilak Varma added a steady 31. Hardik Pandya chipped in with 30, and Ishan Kishan scored a quick 18. Abhishek Sharma fell early for a duck. Logan van Beek was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 56, while Aryan Dutt claimed two wickets. India finished strongly despite losing regular wickets through the innings.

Shivam Dube delivered a commanding knock

Shivam Dube delivered a commanding knock of 66 off just 31 balls, anchoring India’s surge to 193/6 in 20 overs. Walking in during the middle phase, he shifted gears swiftly, smashing four boundaries and six towering sixes. Dube maintained a blistering strike rate of 212.90, dismantling the Dutch bowling attack with clean, calculated hitting. His aggressive intent in the death overs ensured India finished strongly, providing crucial momentum ahead of the second innings.

Steady Tilak Varma departs after scoring 31 runs

Tilak Varma’s promising innings ended at 31 after a breathtaking catch from 41-year-old Roelof van der Merwe. The left-hander looked settled, rotating strike efficiently and picking boundaries at key moments to anchor the innings. Just as he seemed ready to shift gears, a mistimed shot offered a chance in the deep. Van der Merwe judged it perfectly and completed a sharp catch, showcasing exceptional reflexes and fitness, turning the momentum decisively in his side’s favour.

Ishan Kishan departs

Ishan Kishan’s brisk cameo came to an abrupt end as he miscued a lofted attempt and fell for 18 off just seven balls. Looking to maintain the early momentum, the left-hander failed to time the delivery cleanly, and the ball ballooned off the bat, offering a simple catching opportunity to the fielder. After a flurry of boundaries that briefly energized India’s innings, Kishan’s departure halted the acceleration and handed the opposition a timely breakthrough.

Abhishek Sharma departs, scoring 0

India’s aggressive opener Abhishek Sharma endured another disappointing outing, dismissed for a duck in the final group-stage clash against the Netherlands. The left-hander, who had also fallen for zero against USA and Pakistan earlier in the tournament, failed to convert his attacking intent into runs yet again. His repeated early exits have raised concerns over form and temperament, putting pressure on India’s top order at a crucial stage of the competition.

India wins the toss

The Indian team has won the toss in the last group match against Netherlands and chose to bat first.

Pakistan rips through Namibia by 102 runs

Pakistan won by 102-runs as Usman Tariq ended with a 4-fer. 97 all-out for Namibia.

Pakistan rip through Namibia’s top order

Usman Tariq struck twice in the span of three deliveries to dismantle Namibia’s resistance, leaving Pakistan firmly in control. With the score at 82/7, Namibia have been pushed into their tail, as Pakistan tighten their grip on the contest.

Farhan’s ton powers Pakistan to 199/3 in must-win clash

Sahibzada Farhan delivered a commanding century to guide Pakistan to 199/3 in their T20 World Cup encounter. Erasmus bowled a dot on the final delivery to close the innings, but not before Shadab Khan added a late burst of boundaries to push the total close to 200. Farhan’s superb knock anchored the innings, making him only the second Pakistani batter to score a century in T20 World Cup history. Namibia now face a daunting target of 200 in the second innings.

IND vs NED T20 World Cup

Netherlands Probable XI - Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Zach Lion-Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaasen India Probable XI - Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakarvarthy

Farhan, Salman steady Pakistan as Super 8 spot hangs in balance

Sahibzada Farhan and skipper Salman Ali Agha stitched together a crucial partnership after the early loss of Saim Ayub, giving Pakistan a solid platform as they chase victory to seal qualification for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Only one berth remains in the Super 8s, and this match will determine whether Pakistan advances or if the USA edge them out for the second consecutive tournament. Pakistan control their own destiny- a win over Namibia will confirm their progression. With Namibia yet to register a victory, the task appears manageable on paper. However, Pakistan’s inconsistency has often made straightforward situations complicated. Given their inferior net run rate compared to the USA, a defeat would see the Americans move ahead at their expense. Pakistan entered this game after a heavy 61-run defeat to India in their previous group clash, where they struggled to mount a competitive response. Although they comfortably beat the USA earlier, it was their narrow escape against the Netherlands — surviving a late dropped catch after a middle-order collapse- that highlighted their vulnerability in this campaign.

South Africa cruise past UAE with six-wicket win in Delhi

South Africa secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over the UAE in their T20 World Cup clash in Delhi on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 123, the Proteas reached 123/4 in just 13.2 overs to seal the win with ease. Dewald Brevis led the charge with a brisk 36 off 25 balls, while Ryan Rickelton provided early momentum with a quickfire 30 from 16 deliveries. Earlier, a disciplined bowling display helped South Africa restrict the UAE to 122/6 in their 20 overs. Corbin Bosch starred with a three-wicket haul, and Anrich Nortje chipped in with two scalps. UAE began positively through openers Aryansh Sharma and Muhammad Waseem. Aryansh scored 13 off 17 balls, while Waseem struck 22 off 12. Alishan Sharafu played the standout knock for UAE, making 45 off 38 balls but falling short of a half-century. Light rain towards the end of the first innings briefly interrupted play as covers were brought on. South Africa had earlier won the toss and chose to field.

Action resumes in run chase

South Africa begin their pursuit with Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock at the crease, while Parashar takes the new ball for UAE in the opening over.

Rain halts the match

UAE managed only 20 runs while losing two wickets in the final four overs- a reflection of an innings that never truly gathered momentum. South Africa’s bowlers mixed it up with plenty of short-pitched deliveries in the closing stages, along with a few well-disguised cutters, leaving the UAE lower middle-order with little room to counterattack. They eventually finished on 122 for 6. A light drizzle began during the final over, but the over was completed before the covers were brought on immediately after, interrupting proceedings.

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