The Netherlands head into another Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026. This edition will mark their seventh appearance in the tournament.
The Dutch side hasn’t had a significant success in the T20 World Cup, except for a few notable wins. So they will aim to come out with better performance this time around.
Here’s all you need to know about the Netherlands’ schedule in the T20 World Cup 2026.
But before that…
Where did the Netherlands finish last edition?
The Dutch side managed a sole win, which came against Nepal, in the 2024 T20 World Cup. As a result, they finished second last in Group D and bowed out of the tournament.
How did the Dutch qualify this time?
They made it to the mega event through the Europe Regional Final. The Dutch topped the five-team qualifier with three wins and six points, beating Jersey, Guernsey, and Italy along the way.
When does the Netherlands start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign?
The Netherlands will feature in the opening clash of the tournament. They will be up against Pakistan on February 7 in Colombo, starting at 11:00 AM IST.
Where will the Netherlands play?
The Dutch will play all four of their group stage matches at different venues.
- Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Okay. What’s the Netherlands’ full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?
After the opening clash, the Netherlands will fly to India for the remainder of their group stage matches.
Their second match is against Namibia on February 10 in Delhi, with the third game against the USA on February 13 in Chennai. Their last match is against the co-hosts India on February 18 in Ahmedabad.
The Netherlands’ T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (group stage):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2026 | Netherlands vs Pakistan | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| February 10, 2026 | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| February 13, 2026 | Netherlands vs USA | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| February 18, 2026 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
Team-wise T20 WC 2026 Schedule
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Team Netherlands Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
What are the Netherlands’ key matches to watch for?
The Dutch side may have close games against Namibia and the USA, given the same level of competitiveness between these teams.
Who will the Netherlands play in the Super Eight if they qualify?
If the Netherlands do make the Super Eight, their fixtures will depend on how Group A shapes up.
Here are some possible scenarios:
If the Netherlands finish in the top 2 in Group A, along with India, then they will be seeded Y3:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2026 | Y2 (New Zealand) vs Y3 (Netherlands) | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 24, 2026 | Y1 (England) vs Y3 (Netherlands) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| February 28, 2026 | Y3 (Netherlands) vs Y4 (Sri Lanka) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
If the Netherlands finish in the top 2 in Group A, but India don’t make it, while Pakistan do, then they will be seeded X1:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | X1 (Netherlands) vs X4 (South Africa) | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | X1 (Netherlands) vs X2 (Australia) | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | X1 (Netherlands) vs X3 (West Indies) | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
In case neither India nor Pakistan finish in the top 2:
- The Netherlands will be seeded X1 if they finish at No. 1
- The Netherlands will be seeded Y3 if they finish at No. 2
What’s the Netherlands squad?
Scott Edwards will once again lead the Dutch side in the T20 World Cup. This will be his third edition as their captain.
Edwards will also be crucial with the bat, along with Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd. Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann will provide balance with bat and ball.
Roelof van der Merwe brings all his spin bowling experience, along with young tweakers Aryan Dutt and Zach Lion-Cachet. Paul van Meekeren, meanwhile, will lead the pace attack, which includes seasoned pacers like Fred Klaassen, Logan van Beek, and Timm van der Gugten.
Here’s the Netherlands’ squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Scott Edwards (c & wk), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar
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