Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Netherlands Names 15-Member Squad for 2026 T20 World Cup
The Netherlands has chosen a team of 15 players for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026.
Scott Edwards will be the captain.
The team includes experienced players like Bas de Leede, Max O'Dowd, Roelof van der Merwe, and Colin Ackermann.
They will play their first match against Pakistan in Colombo on February 7, 2026.
The Netherlands has qualified for the tournament through the Europe Qualifiers.
This will be their seventh time playing in the T20 World Cup.
The head coach, Ryan Cook, is confident in the team's preparations and believes they have a good mix of experience and skills to do well in the tournament.
Netherlands named a 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, led by Scott Edwards.
Key players include Bas de Leede, Max O'Dowd, Roelof van der Merwe, and Colin Ackermann.
The team qualified through the Europe Qualifiers, marking their seventh appearance in the tournament.
Their opening match is against Pakistan in Colombo on February 7, 2026.
The squad includes experienced players who have represented the Netherlands in recent World Cups.
- Who
- Netherlands cricket team
- What
- Named 15-member squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Why
- To compete in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Team Experience
Optimistic View
The team has a wealth of experience from past World Cups and recent matches against group opponents, which should help them perform well.
Cautious View
While experience is valuable, the competition will be tough, and past performance does not guarantee future success.
- Squad Size
- 15 members
- Captain
- Scott Edwards
- Key Players
- Bas de Leede, Max O'Dowd, Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann
- Head Coach
- Ryan Cook
- Group Opponents
- India, Pakistan, Namibia, USA
- Opening Match
- February 7, 2026, against Pakistan in Colombo
- Qualification
- Through Europe Qualifiers
- Tournament Appearances
- Seventh appearance, first in 2009
