The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw United States of America crush Netherlands by 93 runs in Match 21 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on February 13. USA posted a massive 196/6 in 20 overs. Netherlands collapsed and were bowled out for just 103 in 15.5 overs.
Saiteja Mukkamalla led the charge with 79 runs off 51 balls. Shubham Ranjane added 48 runs. Harmeet Singh starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs. This was a complete performance from the USA team.
Match Summary: USA vs NED
Here is the complete match summary of this Group A encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| USA Score | 196/6 (20 overs) |
| Netherlands Score | 103 all out (15.5 overs) |
| Match Result | USA won by 93 runs |
| Best Batting (USA) | Saiteja Mukkamalla – 79 off 51 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Best Batting (NED) | Bas de Leede – 23 off 17 balls (1 four, 1 six) |
| Best Bowling (USA) | Harmeet Singh – 4/21 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.25) |
| Best Bowling (NED) | Bas de Leede – 3/37 in 4 overs (Econ: 9.25) |
| Player of the Match | Harmeet Singh (USA) |
USA Innings: 196/6 in 20 Overs
USA started cautiously in the powerplay, scoring 53 runs with 1 wicket down. Captain Monank Patel scored 36 runs off 22 balls before Scott Edwards caught him off Bas de Leede. Shayan Jahangir added 20 runs off 14 balls before Kyle Klein got him out.
Saiteja Mukkamalla then took charge. He smashed 79 runs off 51 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. He reached his fifty in just 30 balls. Shubham Ranjane supported well with 48 runs off 24 balls. Their partnership added 50 runs in 32 balls. USA crossed 100 runs in 10.1 overs and reached 150 runs in 15.2 overs.
The lower order chipped in. Mohammad Mohsin scored 1 run. Harmeet Singh made 1 run. Milind Kumar added 3 runs. Sanjay Krishnamurthi got 1 run. Bas de Leede was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 37 runs. Logan van Beek took 1 wicket. Kyle Klein grabbed 1 wicket. Fred Klaassen picked up 1 wicket.
Netherlands Chase: 103 All Out in 15.5 Overs
Netherlands never got going. They scored 51 runs in the powerplay but lost 3 wickets. Michael Levitt fell for 3 runs when Nosthush Kenjige caught him. Max O’Dowd made 13 runs before Milind Kumar caught him off Harmeet Singh. Colin Ackermann was out for a duck.
Bas de Leede tried to fight with 23 runs off 17 balls. Scott Edwards scored 20 runs off 14 balls. They reached 50 runs in 5.6 overs. But wickets kept falling. Zach Lion-Cachet made 6 runs. Roelof van der Merwe scored 10 runs. Logan van Beek added 2 runs. Aryan Dutt managed 9 runs. Kyle Klein remained not out on 6 runs. Fred Klaassen scored 3 runs.
Harmeet Singh dominated with 4 wickets for 21 runs. Shadley van Schalkwyk took 3 wickets for 21 runs. Mohammad Mohsin grabbed 2 wickets for 19 runs. Nosthush Kenjige picked up 1 wicket. Netherlands were bowled out for 103 in 15.5 overs, falling short by 93 runs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Harmeet Singh’s Bowling Masterclass
Bowling figures: 4/21 in 4 overs
Economy rate: 5.25
Harmeet Singh destroyed the Netherlands batting lineup. He picked up 4 crucial wickets, including Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards, and Roelof van der Merwe. His spell broke the back of the chase. He bowled 10 dot balls and conceded just 21 runs. This was a complete performance that sealed the victory for USA. With this win, USA strengthened their position in Group A.
