USA delivered one of the most one sided results of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 13 in Chennai. They piled up a big total, then ripped through the Netherlands chase to grab two crucial points.
The Netherlands won the toss and chose to bowl, but USA never let them settle. Saiteja Mukkamalla and Shubham Ranjane took the game away with clean hitting, and the bowlers finished the job with constant wickets.
By the end, USA sealed a statement win by 93 runs, and Cricbuzz noted it as USA’s first ever T20I win over the Netherlands.
USA vs NED Match 21 T20 WC Match Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | USA vs NED, 21st Match (Group A) |
| Date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Toss | Netherlands won the toss and opted to bowl |
| USA Score | 196/6 (20 overs) |
| Netherlands Score | 103 all out (15.5 overs) |
| Result | USA won by 93 runs |
Netherlands Collapse After USA Posts 196
USA started fast and kept the tempo through the middle overs. Mukkamalla played the anchor role with 79 off 51 balls, then Ranjane closed the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 24 to push USA to 196/6.
The Netherlands chase never got going. They lost early wickets, and even Bas de Leede’s 23 and Scott Edwards’ 20 could not change the direction of the match. USA kept striking, and the chase ended at 103 all out in 15.5 overs.
Top Batting Performances
| Player | Team | Runs (Balls) | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | USA | 79 (51) | 5 | 4 |
| Shubham Ranjane | USA | 48* (24) | 3 | 2 |
| Monank Patel | USA | 36 (22) | 3 | 1 |
| Bas de Leede | NED | 23 (17) | 1 | 1 |
| Scott Edwards | NED | 20 (14) | 2 | 0 |
Mukkamalla Sets It Up, Ranjane Finishes It Off
Mukkamalla did the heavy lifting with a controlled 79, mixing placement with timely sixes to keep USA ahead of the rate.
Ranjane then attacked at the death and turned a strong platform into a match winning total. His unbeaten 48 came at a strike rate of 200, which made the Netherlands chase feel out of reach before it even began.
Top Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmeet Singh | USA | 4 | 21 | 4 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | USA | 2.5 | 21 | 3 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | USA | 3 | 19 | 2 |
| Bas de Leede | NED | 4 | 37 | 3 |
| Logan van Beek | NED | 4 | 28 | 1 |
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Player of the Match: Harmeet Singh
Harmeet Singh owned the middle overs and broke the Netherlands spine with 4/21 in his four overs. Cricbuzz also highlighted how he trusted the grip in the pitch and kept spinning the ball when the batters looked for release shots.
USA will take huge confidence from this win, not just for the points but for the net run rate boost. For the Netherlands, the chase showed they need more intent and partnerships when they face big totals in this tournament.
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