Summary of this article
The USA beat the Netherlands by 93 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium
USA have moved to the 3rd spot in the Group A after this win
Harmeet Singh was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for his four-for
The United States of America thumped the Netherlands by 93 runs in the match 21 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 13, 2026.
The Netherlands won the toss and invited the USA to bat first, and they took full advantage of the batting-friendly conditions at the Chepauk by posting an above-average total of 196 on the board.
Saiteja Mukkamalla shone with the bat for the USA and blasted 76 runs off just 51 balls, including five boundaries and four sixes. He was well-complemented by Shubham Ranjane, who blazed 48 from 24 balls. His innings included three fours and two sixes.
Bas de Leede turned out to be the highest wicket-taker for the Dutch by picking up three wickets.
In response, the Netherlands were skittled for just 103 in 15.5 overs. Harmeet Singh was the wrecker-in-chief for the USA as he scalped 4 key wickets and broke the back of the Dutch run-chase.
This was the USA's first win of the World Cup and with it, they have moved to the 3rd spot in Group A.
NED vs CAN, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
Netherlands have won the toss and elected to bowl first in Chennai.
NED vs CAN, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
United States of America: Monank Patel(w/c), Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan
Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Fred Klaassen
NED vs CAN, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Streaming Details
The match 21 between Netherlands and the USA will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. It will also be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST, while the actions begin at 7:00.
