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The 21st match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on the 13th at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where the United States will take on the Netherlandsth February 7:00 PM IST.
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USA vs NED game preview:
Team USA to face Netherlands in Century 21Yingshi The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and the match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. In addition, this will be the fourth T20I clash between the two sides, so the US team will face a lot of pressure and they need a win to keep their hopes of promotion. Meanwhile, the Netherlands are hoping to regain momentum after a mixed start to the World Cup. Additionally, the Chepauk surface is known for offering tight turns, so the spinners of both teams are likely to dominate the middle overs and decide the outcome of this crucial evening clash.
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Currently, the Dutch team has 1 win and 1 loss and ranks third in Group A with 2 points from 2 games. The American team has 0 wins and 2 losses and 0 points from 2 games, ranking last. In addition, the Netherlands has rebounded strongly recently by defeating Namibia and is also recovering well after a narrow victory over Pakistan in the opening game. On the other hand, the US faced Pakistan in their last match and lost by 32 runs despite showing some resistance. The Dutch team will therefore go into this match with even greater confidence, as another win will significantly strengthen their path to Super 8 qualification.
In the last match, the US held Pakistan to 190 runs and despite their efforts, they struggled to slow down the No. 1 side. However, Shubham Ranjane stood out with a fighting half-century, although the chase lost consistency as other batsmen failed to support him. Meanwhile, Holland were composed and efficient in their last win, with Scott Edwards and Bas de Lid leading the team with smart execution and game awareness. As such, the Netherlands will aim to repeat the same structured approach in Chennai, while the US will have to improve their power play discipline with bat and ball to remain competitive against a balanced Netherlands side.
The United States and the Netherlands have met three T20Is so far, with the Netherlands winning all of them, giving them a record of 3 wins and 0 losses in the encounter. Furthermore, in their most recent encounter in August 2024, the Netherlands defeated the United States by a narrow margin and a 100-point victory. However, Team USA has shown strong potential against a full-strength team, so they still believe they can cause an upset if they respond to Chebauk’s spinning challenge with better control and patience.
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USA vs NED head-to-head record:
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team |
win the game |
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USA |
0 |
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Netherlands |
3 |
USA vs NED Weather and Course Report:
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temperature |
29℃ |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitching behavior |
balanced |
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most suitable |
rotate |
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Average score in first inning |
157 |
Chase team record:
USA vs NED 11 games (prediction):
Top 11 of the United States of America:
1) Andris Guth (week)
2) Shajan Jahangir
3) Monank Patel©
4) Milind Kumar
5) Sanjay Krishnamurthy
6) Shubham Ranjani
7) Harmeet Singh
8) Mohammad Mohsin
9) Shadley of Schalkewijk
10) Ehsan Adil
11) Saurabh Netrawalkar
Netherlands hits 11:
1) Michael Levitt
2) Max O’Dowd
3) Lower Lid
4) Colin Ackerman
5) Scott Edwards (C/WK)
6) Zach Lion Badge
7) Logan VanBeek
8) Roelof van der Merwe
9) Aryan Dutt
10) Kyle Klein
11) Paul Van Miquelen
Top picks predictions and fantasy cricket tips for USA vs NED Dream11:
Captain’s Picks:
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Shadley van Schalkwyk – The US team has benefited greatly from his fast pace in his right arm as he has already taken 8 wickets in this tournament. |
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Shayan Jahangir – Setting the tone for Team USA, the right-handed opener has scored 49 runs in the tournament so far. |
Top picks:
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Michael Levitt – The Dutch left-hand batsman has made a positive impact by knocking 52 runs in the tournament so far. |
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Bas de Leede – An important all-rounder of the Netherlands, he has performed well in the tournament so far with 102 runs and 2 wickets. |
Budget options:
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Andries Gous – The right-handed wicketkeeper for Team USA, he provides an aggressive start at the top while adding a sharp glove behind the stumps. |
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Max O’Dowd – Netherlands rely on his right-handed opening ability as he plays a vital role in establishing a solid start. |
USA vs NED ICC T20 2026 World Cup Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
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team leader |
Shadli Van Schalkwijk & Shajan Jahangir |
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Vice captain |
Bas de Lid and Michael Levitt |
USA vs NED Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Goalkeepers – Scott Edwards, Shajan Jahangir
- Batter – Michael Leavitt
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk ©, Milind Kumar, Logan van Beek, Shubham Ranjane, Bas de Leede (vc)
- Bowlers – Mohammad Mohsin, Aryan Dutt
USA vs NED Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Goalkeepers – Andries Gous, Shayan Jahangir ©
- Batsmen – Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt (vc)
- All-rounders – Shadli van Schalkwijk, Milind Kumar, Logan van Beek, Shubham Ranjane, Bas de Lid
- Bowlers – Mohammad Mohsin, Aryan Dutt
USA vs NED Dream11 Today’s Prediction for Match 21 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
Dream 11 Producers |
Dream11 points (last game) |
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Sayitja Mukamara |
7.5 credits |
That |
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Noah Cross |
6.5 credits |
That |
USA vs NED Dream11 Today Prediction Match 21 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL captain selection |
Shadley of Schalvik |
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GL captain selection |
Sayan Jahangir |
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Punt Picks |
Max O’Dowd and Andris Guth |
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Dream 11 combination |
2-1-5-3 |
USA vs NED Match Winner Prediction:
Judging from previous encounters, the Dutch team is expected to have the upper hand in this game.
