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The Netherlands team is ready to take on the United States Cricket Team in Match 21 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The following article details a detailed preview of the T20 World Cup match between Netherlands and USA. This article will include their likely line-ups, best players, head-to-head records, match broadcast details, as well as weather and pitch report for the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India.
USA vs NED T20 World Cup match preview:
Game Date: The Netherlands vs. USA match will be played on Friday, February 13th.
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Venue: The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Time: The match is expected to start at 7pm (IST).
USA vs NED full lineup:
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.
United States: 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.
Possible lineups for USA vs NED:
Possible starting lineup for the Dutch team: Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Lid, Colin Ackerman, Scott Edwards (mid/week), Zak Ryan-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Tim van der Guten, Fred Klassen.
Possible XI for USA: 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.
Team USA vs. NED Key battles in the T20 World Cup:
Monak Patel vs Aryan Dutt:
Monak Patel is one of the most crucial figures in the American batting line-up. He once served as the No. 3 position and was a very key role. Patel may not be at his best in the 2026 T20 World Cup, but he could be dangerous against Netherlands as they have nothing to lose now. Dutch spinner Aryan Dutt has shown amazing results in this tournament with his spin bowling skills. He will try to weaken the US team’s batting lineup by sacking its captain.
Shubham Ranjan VS Pastelid:
As for USA Cricket, Mr. Shubham Ranjane has done a great job for the team. Shubham showed his potential against the top teams in the tournament such as India and Pakistan. In the last match against Pakistan, he recorded a half-century. If the Netherlands gets a wicket early, the U.S. will certainly be in for a challenging situation. Basdelid is an in-form all-rounder who might be the best choice to seal Ranja’s scalp.
Colin Ackerman VS Shadley van Schalkwijk:
There were eight wickets in two matches, against India and Pakistan. Team USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk currently leads the list of highest wicket-takers in the 2026 T20 World Cup. He will be a real challenge for the Dutchman to overcome. Colin Ackerman is one of the most experienced batsmen in the Dutch team and he can help the team find the best way to deal with the bowlers.
USA vs NED Key Players:
The main players of the Dutch team: Michael Levitt, Bas de Lid, Colin Ackerman, Scott Edwards (center) and Aryan Dutt.
The main players of the US team: Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh.
USA vs NED broadcast in India: The Netherlands vs USA match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network across India.
India Online Live Streaming: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches can be streamed live on the Jio HotStar app with valid subscription.
USA vs NED T20 World Cup Match Weather and Pitch Report – India
USA vs NED: Chennai weather forecast
There won’t be any rain throughout the day, according to AccuWeather. The sky will be clear that evening. During the competition, the temperature can reach around 24 degrees Celsius.
US vs NED Pitch Report at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its spin-friendliness. The spinners of both teams will try to get as much as possible from the field. Batsmen with a calm mind can also accumulate huge scores. However, the bowlers may struggle in the second innings of the match due to the dew factor at night.
USA vs NED head-to-head record:
The Dutch and American cricket teams met on three separate occasions. In all three games, the Netherlands failed to hold the Americans to a victory.
| match | Ned wins | America won | tie | no results |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In T20 toilet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 games | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
USA vs NED Last three T20Is match results
1. July 15, 2022 – T20 World Cup Qualifiers (Bulawayo), Netherlands defeated the United States by 7 wickets, (NED chased the United States by 138)
2. August 25, 2024 – Tri-Nation T20I, Utrecht, Netherlands, beat USA by 102 runs (Netherlands scored 217/5, USA scored 115)
3. August 28, 2024 – Tri-Nation T20I, Vorburg, 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 Dutch team has the upper hand over the US National Cricket Team. In international cricket, the Orange team has better experience than its rival teams. Based on various data and head-to-head records, it can be said that the Netherlands can defeat the United States in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
