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The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) announced Netherlands'15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Netherlands head coach Ryan Cook on squad
Scott Edwards will lead the Netherlands team, which includes several experienced players who have represented the country in key matches over the past few years.
“Our squad has a good mix of experience and options,” said head coach Ryan Cook. “Many of our players have faced all the teams in our group recently and have experience playing in conditions like those in Sri Lanka and India. The players and staff have been working hard and making sacrifices to give the team the best chance to succeed.”
Netherlands' Group in World Cup
The Netherlands are in a tough group alongside hosts India, Pakistan, Namibia, and the USA. Their campaign begins on February 7 against Pakistan in Sri Lanka. The Oranje army's one of the anticipated matches will be against defending champions India, which will take place at iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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How the Netherlands qualified for T20 World Cup 2026
The Dutch team qualified for the tournament through the Europe Qualifiers, along with Italy. This will be their seventh appearance in a T20 World Cup, with their first coming in 2009, when they shocked hosts England in the opening match.
Netherlands' T20 World Cup 2026 schedule
| 7 Feb 2026 | Pakistan | Colombo |
| 10 Feb 2026 | NL vs Namibia | Delhi |
| 13 Feb 2026 | USA vs NL | Chennai |
| 18 Feb 2026 | India vs NL | Ahmedabad |
Netherlands Squad for T20 World Cup:
Scott Edwards (c), 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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