Netherlands is all set to lock horns the USA cricket team for the 21st match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The article that follows includes a detailed preview of the Netherlands vs USA T20 World Cup match. The article will include their probable playing XI, best probable players, head-to-head record, and details of the broadcast of the game, along with the weather and pitch report at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India.
USA vs NED T20 World Cup Match Preview:
Match Date: The Netherlands vs USA match will be played on Friday, February 13.
Venue: The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 7.00 PM IST.
USA vs NED Full Squads:
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar.
USA: Monank Patel (c), Ehsan Adil, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
USA vs NED Probable XIs:
Netherlands Probable Playing XI: Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C/wk), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen.
United States Probable Playing XI: Andries Gous (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan/Ehsan Adil, Saurabh Netravalkar.
USA vs NED T20 World Cup Match Key Battles:
Monark Patel vs Aryan Dutt:
Monark Patel is one of the most key figures in the USA batting lineup. He used to come at the number 3 position, a very crucial role. Patel might not be in his finest form in the T20 World Cup 2026, but he can be dangerous against the Netherlands, as they have nothing to lose now. Netherlands spinner Aryan Dutt, with his spin bowling skills, proved surprisingly effective in this tournament. He will try to dent the USA batting lineup by dismissing their captain.
Shubham Ranjane vs Bas de Leede:
For the USA cricket team, Shubham Ranjane, sir, did fine work for the team. Against the big names of the tournament, like India and Pakistan, Shubham showed his potential. During their previous match, which was against Pakistan, he registered a half-century. If the Netherlands gets his wicket early, then the USA team will definitely face a challenging situation. Bas de Leede, an in-form all-rounder, can be the best candidate to clinch the scalp of Ranjane.
Colin Ackermann vs Shadley van Schalkwyk:
Eight wickets in 2 matches, and those two matches were against India and Pakistan. USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk is currently leading the T20 World Cup 2026 highest wicket-taker list. For the Dutch, he will be a real challenge to overcome. Colin Ackermann, one of the most experienced batters in the Dutch team, can help the team in finding the best way to counter the bowler.
USA vs NED Key Players:
Netherlands Key Players: Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C/wk), and Aryan Dutt.
United States Key Players: Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh.
USA vs NED Broadcast in India: The Netherlands vs United States clash will be broadcast live across India on the Star Sports Network.
Online Live Streaming in India: The matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 can be streamed live on the Jio HotStar app with an active subscription.
USA vs NED T20 World Cup Match Weather and Pitch Report – India
USA vs NED: Weather Report in Chennai
According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of rain throughout the day. Clear sky will be there during the evening hours of the day. During the match, the temperature can be around 24 degrees Celsius.
USA vs NED Pitch Report at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai:
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the pitch is known for its spin-friendly nature. Spinners of both teams will try to gain as much as possible from the pitch. Batters, with a cool mindset, can accumulate a good amount of score as well. But, because of the dew factor during the nighttime, bowlers may have to struggle a lot during the second innings of the match.
USA vs NED Head-to-Head Records:
The Netherlands and the United States cricket team faced eachother in three different occasions. In all three occasions, the Dutch troop dismissed the USA from claiming a single win.
| Match | NED Won | USA Won | Tie | No Result |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In T20 WC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Last 5 Matches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA vs NED last three T20Is results
1. 15 Jul 2022 — T20 World Cup Qualifier (Bulawayo), Netherlands beat USA by 7 wickets, (NED chased down USA’s 138)
2. 25 Aug 2024 — Tri-Nation T20I, Utrecht, Netherlands beat USA by 102 runs, (Netherlands scored 217/5, USA all out 115)
3. 28 Aug 2024 — Tri-Nation T20I, Voorburg, Netherlands beat USA by 4 runs, (Netherlands 132/8, USA 128 all out)
USA vs NED T20 World Cup Match—Conclusion:
There is no doubt that the Netherlands has an upper hand over the national cricket team of the United States. In international cricket, the Orange team has better experiences than their rival team. Assessing all the stats and head-to-head records, it can be said that the Netherlands can win against the USA in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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