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Netherlands to face host nation India at T20 World Cup

Published at 25 November, 2025

The Dutch men's cricket team will face powerhouse India in the group stage of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. This match will take place on February 18 in Ahmedabad. The Dutch team's other opponents will be Pakistan (in Sri Lanka), Namibia, and the United States of America (both in India).

The Netherlands qualified for the T20 World Cup on home soil last summer, along with Italy, which will play in a different group. The World Cup runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026.

Warmups:

Mon    02 Feb 2026    11:00 AM    PAK    NED    COLOMBO
Wed    04 Feb 2026    3:00 PM     NED   SL 'A'   COLOMBO

Main Matches:

Sat     07 Feb 2026    11:00 AM    PAK    NED    SSC, Colombo
Tue    10 Feb 2026     11:00 AM    NED   NAM    Delhi
Fri      13 Feb 2026     7:00 PM     USA    NED    Chennai
Wed   18 Feb 2026     7:00 PM     IND     NED    Ahmedabad

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