T20 World Cup 2026: 3 Netherlands batters to watch out for

The Netherlands secured qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 through the European Regional Qualifier, topping their group with three wins from four matches. This result confirmed their seventh appearance at the global T20 event. They have progressed twice beyond the group stage in previous editions and once again be led by captain Scott Edwards, marking his third consecutive ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the helm.

They are placed in a challenging Group A alongside co-hosts India, Pakistan, and the USA and will need strong batting performances to compete against some of the world’s best attacks.

Here are three Netherlands batters who could play a key role at the T20 World Cup 2026:

Max O’Dowd

Opening batter Max O’Dowd remains one of the most reliable performers in Netherlands cricket. A consistent presence at the top of the order, O’Dowd has the ability to provide solid starts while also accelerating when required. In 87 T20Is, he has scored 2,309 runs, including one century and 16 half-centuries.

O’Dowd’s role will be crucial in setting the tone during the powerplay. His ability to dominate bowlers early and rotate strike efficiently allows the middle order to build on a strong platform, making him a key cog in the Dutch batting unit.

Michael Levitt

Michael Levitt is another exciting top-order option for the Netherlands. The 22-year-old has made an impressive start to his international career, scoring 866 runs in 26 T20Is at an average of 36.08, including one century and six fifties.

Though still relatively inexperienced at the international level, Levitt has shown the temperament and stroke-making ability required to succeed on the big stage. With seasoned campaigners around him, he could be one of the breakout stars for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup.

Colin Ackermann

Colin Ackermann brings experience and power to the Netherlands middle order. Born in South Africa, Ackermann qualified to represent the Netherlands and made his international debut in 2019. He played a key role in helping the side qualify for the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups.

In 25 T20Is, Ackermann has scored 515 runs, while his overall T20 record is equally impressive, with 4,615 runs in 215 matches. His experience in franchise and county cricket makes him a vital asset in high-pressure situations.

T20 World Cup: Netherlands Full Squad

Scott Edwards (c, wk), Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Kyle Klein, Noah Croes (wk), Saqib Zulfiqar, Zach Lion-Cachet.

T20 World Cup 2026: Netherlands Fixtures 

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