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India vs Netherlands: Abhishek Sharma's Redemption Bid
18 Feb
Summary
- India faces Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup group game.
- Abhishek Sharma seeks to score his first runs after two ducks.
- India may rest key players like Bumrah and Pandya before Super Eight.
India is set to play its final group-stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against the Netherlands. Having secured three consecutive wins, the Indian team may leverage this opportunity to test new player combinations before advancing to the Super Eight stage.
Abhishek Sharma, who has recorded two ducks in the tournament so far, will be looking to make a significant contribution. The Ahmedabad pitch is anticipated to favor batters, providing an ideal setting for Sharma to showcase his potential against a Dutch bowling attack that may struggle to contain him.
With the Super Eight stage on the horizon, India might opt to rest key players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. This decision could also pave the way for Washington Sundar to gain match practice, as he is considered vital for the latter half of the tournament by the team management.
