India vs Netherlands Stats, Head-to-Head Record & Results

India and the Netherlands have met only a handful of times in men’s international cricket, but every encounter has come with a major tournament attached. The India vs Netherlands stats tell a remarkably one-sided story: India have won all five official meetings, including three ODIs and two T20Is. Yet the latest contest in 2026 was far closer than the previous results, with Netherlands pushing India to a 17-run finish in Ahmedabad.

Quick Summary

• Total official matches: 5
• India wins: 5
• Netherlands wins: 0
• ODI meetings: 3 — India lead 3-0
• T20I meetings: 2 — India lead 2-0
• Highest India score: 410/4 in 2023
• Highest Netherlands score: 250 in 2023
• Biggest victory: India won by 160 runs in 2023
• Latest result: India beat Netherlands by 17 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup

India vs Netherlands Head-to-Head Record

The overall India vs Netherlands head-to-head record stands at 5-0 in India’s favour. The teams have played three ODIs and two T20Is, with Netherlands still searching for their first victory.

There has also been an unusual feature to this matchup: the five official games have all taken place at ICC tournaments. The first two were ODI World Cup fixtures, while the later meetings came at the T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup. There has been no regular bilateral India-Netherlands series in men’s senior international cricket.

Format-wise India vs Netherlands record

Format	Matches	India Won	Netherlands Won
ODI	3	3	0
T20I	2	2	0
Overall	5	5	0

That 100% winning record makes the fixture statistically one of India’s most dominant short head-to-head records, although the small sample size is worth remembering.

India vs Netherlands Results: Complete Match History

Here is the complete list of official men’s international meetings between the two teams.

Date	Format	Tournament	Result
February 12, 2003	ODI	World Cup	India won by 68 runs
March 9, 2011	ODI	World Cup	India won by 5 wickets
October 27, 2022	T20I	T20 World Cup	India won by 56 runs
November 12, 2023	ODI	World Cup	India won by 160 runs
February 18, 2026	T20I	T20 World Cup	India won by 17 runs

The sequence shows something interesting. India’s biggest win came in the 2023 ODI, while the narrowest margin came in the most recent meeting in 2026.

India vs Netherlands ODI Stats and Results

India have won all three ODI meetings with Netherlands.

2003 World Cup: India won by 68 runs

The first official meeting came at Paarl during the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. India scored 204 all out, while Netherlands were dismissed for 136, giving India a 68-run victory.

It was the beginning of the perfect head-to-head record that India have maintained ever since.

2011 World Cup: India won by 5 wickets

Eight years later, the sides met again in the World Cup, this time in Delhi. Netherlands made 189 all out, but India chased the target comfortably, reaching 191/5 to win by five wickets.

Unlike the 2003 game, this was a successful chase rather than a straightforward defence, giving India another type of victory against the Dutch side.

2023 World Cup: India won by 160 runs

The third ODI was by far the most dominant. Playing in Bengaluru, India produced an enormous 410/4, with the batting lineup taking advantage of the conditions and building an imposing total.

Netherlands responded with 250 before being bowled out in 47.5 overs. India therefore won by 160 runs, their biggest margin against Netherlands in any format.

The match also stands out statistically because India’s 410 remains their highest team score against Netherlands.

India vs Netherlands T20I Stats

The T20I head-to-head is shorter, but both matches have produced clear Indian victories.

2022 T20 World Cup: India won by 56 runs

The first T20I between India and Netherlands took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the 2022 T20 World Cup.

India posted 179/2 in 20 overs, built around a strong batting performance. Netherlands struggled to maintain the required scoring rate and finished at 123/9.

India’s 56-run victory gave them a 1-0 lead in the T20I series between the teams.

2026 T20 World Cup: India won by 17 runs

The latest chapter came on February 18, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India scored 193/6, with Shivam Dube producing the standout performance: 66 from 31 balls. He later contributed with the ball as well, finishing with 2/35. The innings also featured useful contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya.

Netherlands did not simply fold, though. Bas de Leede scored 33, Zach Lion-Cachet made 26 and Noah Croes remained unbeaten on 25. Their chase reached 176/7, leaving India with a 17-run victory.

Varun Chakaravarthy was particularly effective for India, taking 3/14.

The 2026 match is therefore significant for two reasons: it remains India’s fifth straight win against Netherlands, but it is also the closest contest between the sides so far.

Key India vs Netherlands Records

Looking at the numbers across all five matches gives a useful picture of the matchup.

Highest team scores

India’s highest total against Netherlands is 410/4, recorded in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Netherlands’ highest total is 250, also from that match.

In T20Is, India’s highest score is 193/6, while Netherlands’ highest is 176/7, both recorded during the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Biggest and smallest victories

India’s largest victory came in Bengaluru in 2023, when they won by 160 runs.

Their smallest victory came in Ahmedabad in 2026, when they won by 17 runs. That makes the latest meeting statistically the most competitive men’s international match between the two teams.

Overall batting picture

Across the five-match rivalry, India’s superior batting depth has been a recurring theme. Their totals have ranged from 179 in T20Is to 410 in ODIs.

Netherlands have shown greater competitiveness in recent years, particularly in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Their 176/7 was comfortably their highest T20I total against India and came within striking distance of the target before the Indian bowling attack closed the game out.

Who Has the Better India vs Netherlands Record?

India clearly have the better record. They lead the overall head-to-head 5-0, with a 3-0 ODI record and a 2-0 T20I record.

Still, raw results do not tell the entire story. Netherlands have become increasingly capable of challenging established Full Member teams in limited-overs cricket, and their performance in Ahmedabad showed how much the gap can narrow on a good day.

For India, the challenge in future meetings will be maintaining the same consistency while dealing with a Netherlands side that has shown it can score heavily and compete deep into an innings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times have India and Netherlands played cricket?

India and Netherlands have played five official men’s international matches: three ODIs and two T20Is. India have won all five, while Netherlands have yet to register a victory.

What is India’s head-to-head record against Netherlands?

India lead the overall head-to-head 5-0. Their ODI record is 3-0 and their T20I record is 2-0. All five official meetings have been won by India.

What is the highest score in India vs Netherlands matches?

India’s highest score is 410/4, made in the 2023 ODI World Cup in Bengaluru. Netherlands’ highest is 250, scored in the same match.

Who won the latest India vs Netherlands match?

India won the latest men’s international meeting by 17 runs on February 18, 2026. India made 193/6 before restricting Netherlands to 176/7. Shivam Dube was Player of the Match after scoring 66 from 31 balls and taking two wickets.

Conclusion

The India vs Netherlands stats remain firmly in India’s favour, with five wins from five official meetings. The 2023 ODI produced the biggest margin, while the 2026 T20 World Cup showed a more competitive Netherlands side capable of taking the match deep. If the teams meet again at a major tournament, the head-to-head record will favour India—but the latest result suggests the contest may not always be as one-sided as the numbers make it look.