UNSTOPPABLE! India Steamrolls Netherlands in T20 WC, But Abhishek Sharma’s Jersey Mix-Up Steals the Show
By Crick tv
Updated: Feb 19, 2026 11:32 AM
Welcome to the ultimate recap of the 36th Match, Group A clash! If you missed the action under the lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, you missed an absolute rollercoaster. Team India just made it four wins out of four, defeating the Netherlands by 17 runs and marching into the Super 8s with an intimidating 100% win record.
But before we talk about the massive sixes and tumbling wickets, we have to talk about the most viral moment of the night.
The Abhishek Sharma Drama: 3rd Duck and a Borrowed Jersey?!
The Indian innings started with a shocker, both in terms of performance and wardrobe! Opener Abhishek Sharma walked out to the middle, but eagle-eyed fans instantly noticed something was off—he was wearing Mohammed Siraj's jersey! As revealed on air, the explosive opener accidentally forgot his own kit at the team hotel and had to scramble into Siraj's shirt before walking out to bat. Unfortunately, the borrowed jersey didn’t bring him any luck. Sharma’s nightmare tournament continued as he was castled by Aryan Dutt for a 3-ball duck in the very first over. This marks his third consecutive duck of the World Cup, leaving fans wondering if a change at the top of the order is imminent.
The Shivam Dube Rescue Mission
With Abhishek gone early and India wobbling a bit at the top, the stage was set for a hero. Enter Shivam Dube.
Operating like a one-man army, Dube completely flipped the momentum. He smashed a jaw-dropping 66 off just 31 balls, launching 6 massive sixes and 4 boundaries into the Ahmedabad night sky. Striking at a lethal 212.90, he pushed India to a commanding 193/6. To top it off, he came back with the ball to pick up 2 crucial wickets, rightfully claiming the Player of the Match award.
Varun Chakravarthy Spining a Web
While the Dutch batters—led by Bas de Leede (33) and Zach Lion-Cachet (26)—showed immense heart in the chase, Varun Chakravarthy proved to be an unsolvable puzzle. His mystery spin was practically unreadable, ending with phenomenal figures of 3/14 in his 3 overs. Supported by Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, the Indian bowling attack kept their cool in the death overs to restrict the Netherlands to 176/7.
The Match at a Glance
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India: 193/6 (20 overs)
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Top Batsmen: Shivam Dube (66), Suryakumar Yadav (34), Tilak Varma (31)
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Netherlands: 176/7 (20 overs)
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Top Bowlers (IND): Varun Chakravarthy (3/14), Shivam Dube (2/35)
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The Verdict: India won by 17 runs!
What’s Next for the Men in Blue?
With the group stage swept clean, Surya's squad is looking more dangerous than ever. But the opening conundrum remains a massive talking point.
Over to you! Should Team India back Abhishek Sharma despite his three ducks, or is it time to bring Sanju Samson into the playing XI? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let's get the debate started! 👇