India’s T20 World Cup 2026 group stage has been a cakewalk—three wins from three, Super 8 locked in. But ahead of Wednesday’s fixture against Netherlands in Ahmedabad, questions linger over the form of Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh. These power-hitters haven’t clicked yet, making their contributions pivotal for momentum heading into the business end.
Top-ranked globally in T20s, Abhishek Sharma’s form slump is alarming. Battling health niggles, he notched ducks in both appearances: first-ball exit vs USA, scoreless off four balls vs Pakistan (skipped Namibia). The management views Netherlands as his reset button—a chance to blast a signature ton or near-ton, recapturing the fear factor he instills in bowlers.
At three, Tilak Varma boasts starts but no substance. Identical 25s across matches—16 balls (USA), 21 (Namibia), 24 (Pakistan)—tease his class without delivery. He craves a match-winning fifty-plus here, transforming potential into performance and steadying the ship.
Rinku Singh, the late-order dynamo, grapples with scant resources. Dismal returns of 6/14 (USA), 1/6 (Namibia) contrast his 11/4 vs Pakistan. Against Netherlands, even a brief stint could yield fireworks, easing worries about tail-end fragility.
Beyond individual tales, this game tests India’s depth. Stellar showings from these three would fortify batting options, blending experience with youth. As Super 8 beckons, their resurgence could define India’s championship trajectory.