USA vs Netherlands, 21st Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, February 13, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The action kicks off at 7:00 PM local time (7:00 PM IST), with toss at 6:30 PM IST.
Chennai’s Chepauk pitch typically favors spinners in the middle overs but offers true bounce early on for batters, especially in T20s where teams batting second have won seven of the last nine night games since January 2025. Expect a par score around 160-170, with dew likely making chasing easier later. Weather looks clear with temperatures at 26-30°C, high humidity, 76% cloud cover, NE winds at 13 km/hr, and just 1-5% rain chance—no interruptions anticipated.
This Group A clash is do-or-die for the USA, already beaten by India and Pakistan; another loss knocks them out of Super Stage contention, though wins here and next could keep slim hopes alive if net run rates align. Netherlands, after mixed results like a tie via super over against Nepal and a loss to Bangladesh, need points to pressure the India-Pakistan loser and build momentum across venues like Colombo and Delhi. Both Associates eye upsets in a tournament showcasing their growth.
USA stunned Pakistan in 2024 but enter this WC struggling, with captain Monank Patel’s half-century in that famous win a highlight amid recent defeats exposing middle-order fragility against quality spin. Saurabh Netravalkar remains their bowling spearhead with 40 T20I wickets, key in super overs.
Netherlands boast ICC experience, upsetting South Africa in 2024 WC but showing powerplay inconsistencies lately—strong fielding and middle-order depth their edge, though death bowling falters under pressure.
USA vs NED Match Details
- Match: USA vs Netherlands, 21st Match,
- Teams: USA vs NED
- Date: 13 Feb 2026
- Time: 06:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
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Probable XIs
USA Probable XI: Andries Gous (WK), Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel (C), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.
NED Probable 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.
Head-to-Head
Netherlands dominate with all six wins over USA (three ODIs, three T20Is)—USA yet to beat them. Last T20I: Netherlands won by 4 runs (Aug 2024, 132/8 beat 128). Total H2H across formats tilts heavily Dutch, but USA’s fearless evolution hints at closing gap.
USA Team Analysis
Strengths: Aggressive top-order intent, athletic fielding, pace attack led by Netravalkar (40 wickets) and Ali Khan; Patel’s leadership and keeping add balance.
Weaknesses: Inexperience in ICC pressure, vulnerable to spin in middle overs.
Key Players: Monank Patel (C/WK, recent fifties), Andries Gous (explosive opener), Harmeet Singh (allrounder), Saurabh Netravalkar (swing specialist). Recent: Beat Ireland in 2021 but WC 2026 starts rocky.
Netherlands Team Analysis
Strengths: Veteran core like Roelof van der Merwe’s spin, Bas de Leede’s allround power, flexible attack with Logan van Beek’s seam; top fielding unit.
Weaknesses: Top-order inconsistency, adapting to new venues/lights; death-over leaks.
Key Players: Scott Edwards (C/WK, steady anchor), Max O’Dowd (opener), Bas de Leede (middle-order hitter), Aryan Dutt (spinner), Timm van der Gugten (pace). Recent: Tied Nepal via super over, lost to Bangladesh by 25 runs.
Watch Netherlands spinners (van der Merwe, Dutt) vs USA middle order, where Patel must anchor amid spin woes. USA pacers targeting Dutch top-order fragility could spark early collapse. Dew favors chasing, so toss winner might bowl first—Netherlands’ experience edges toss battles. USA’s athleticism vs Dutch composure sets upset potential high.
Netherlands hold the edge with H2H dominance, ICC nous, and spin suited to Chepauk, despite USA’s raw energy—expect a tight chase win for Dutch by 10-15 runs if they bat first, or defending 165. USA needs Patel fireworks and Netravalkar magic for shock, but form tips Netherlands. (Word count: 812)