3 min learnFeb 19, 2026 12:03 AM IST
India captain Suryakumar Yadav mentioned his crew has ticked virtually all of the packing containers within the group stage, expressing satisfaction with the collective batting effort because it heads into the Tremendous Eights of the T20 World Cup.
India’s prime order discovered it powerful in opposition to off-spinner Aryan Dutt earlier than Shivam Dube struck a 31-ball 66 to energy them to 193 for six.
In reply, India restricted the Netherlands to 176 for seven in 20 overs to seal a 17-run win, their fourth successive victory within the match, and end atop Group A.
“We now have ticked a number of packing containers. Even if you win, you be taught a number of issues, and we did in the present day,” Suryakumar mentioned on the post-match presentation.
“We needed to bat first, went on to attain 190. There was a little bit of dew, a little bit difficult for the bowlers however all in all, very glad.” India have been 69 for 3 in 9 overs earlier than Dube counter-attacked within the center overs.
Suryakumar mentioned such contributions have been essential, particularly if the crew finds itself in related conditions later within the match.
“We may be in an analogous scenario (shedding early wickets), however it will be important for the batters to grasp what the accountability is. We now have firepower (later).
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“Contributions coming from each batter. One or two might need a wonderful day, however we’d like contributions from every and everybody.” Praising Dube’s knock, he mentioned: “When he (Dube) performed at Vizag (in opposition to NZ), he had one other knock. He needed to get the Participant of the Match award that day too however (for India) to get to 190 (tonight), it was superb.” India used as many as seven bowlers within the match, one thing the skipper described as a constructive dilemma.
“Typically it’s a good headache to have. Have a number of choices. On a given day, regardless of the wicket calls for, they will chip in. Pleased with the best way issues are shifting.” Dube mentioned he needed to curb his pure attacking instincts to go well with the floor.
“It was a little bit powerful, that is the scenario I like to bat. I used to be having fun with, though I used to be underneath strain. It was skidding and holding low. One of many balls spun as nicely,” Dube mentioned.
“For me, I knew I might hit, however the scenario demanded one thing completely different. I attempt to hit boundaries and luxuriate in hitting sixes. I do know all of the bowlers are going to bluff me, and are going to bowl slower balls, so I ready myself.” Dube added that whereas he’s inspired to take care of a excessive strike fee, match consciousness stays key.
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“As (the) captain and (the) coach have advised me, I’ve to maintain (the) strike fee excessive. Nevertheless it additionally depends upon the scenario. At this time, I couldn’t maintain the strike fee excessive (instantly). There was one thing and I assumed that is the time I can go now.” The left-hander additionally pointed to enchancment in his bowling.
“Working exhausting in the direction of bowling. Outcomes are coming. You’ll get hit generally, however additionally, you will decide wickets,” he mentioned.