The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) has announced the Netherlands squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
The Dutch side, led by captain and wicketkeeper Scott Edwards, will face Pakistan, Namibia, USA, and reigning champions India in the group stage.
Experienced squad aims to make an impact
Head coach Ryan Cook has selected a seasoned squad, with most players having previously featured in one or more ICC World Cups. The Netherlands will kick off their campaign on February 7 against Pakistan in Colombo.
“With our experience from the past few World Cups, recent matches against all the teams in our group, and familiarity with the conditions in Sri Lanka and India, we are confident that our preparations over the past few months will benefit us,” said Ryan Cook.
“Our squad is deep and offers a wide range of possibilities. We’re confident they’ll be effective against our opponents and under these conditions.”
Netherlands’ 2026 T20 World Cup schedule
- Feb 7: Pakistan vs Netherlands – 06:30 am CET / 11:00 am IST – Colombo
- Feb 10: Netherlands vs Namibia – 06:30 am CET / 11:00 am IST – Delhi
- Feb 13: USA vs Netherlands – 2:30 pm CET / 7:00 pm IST – Chennai
- Feb 18: India vs Netherlands – 2:30 pm CET / 7:00 pm IST – Ahmedabad
The fixture against India at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium—with a capacity of 132,000—is expected to be a tournament highlight.
Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 squad
- Colin Ackermann
- Logan van Beek
- Noah Croes
- Aryan Dutt
- Scott Edwards (captain, wicketkeeper)
- Timm van der Gugten
- Fred Klaassen
- Kyle Klein
- Bas de Leede
- Michael Levitt
- Zach Lion-Cachet
- Paul van Meekeren
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Max O’Dowd
- Saqib Zulfiqar
Netherlands at past T20 World Cups
This marks the Netherlands’ seventh appearance at the T20 World Cup. The team has a history of punching above its weight, with famous wins over England, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in previous editions.
| Year | Notable Moments | Host Nation |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Historic win over England at Lord’s | England |
| 2014 | Wins over Ireland and England | Bangladesh |
| 2016 | Second in group, beat Ireland | India |
| 2021 | Three defeats in group stage | UAE |
| 2022 | Super-12 wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa | Australia |
| 2024 | Beat Nepal; losses to SA, BD, SL | USA & West Indies |
| 2026 | TBD | India & Sri Lanka |
The Netherlands will look to build on past success and aim for qualification to the Super 8 stage this time around.
