Catch the highlights of USA vs Netherlands Match 21 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Saiteja Mukkamalla’s 79 and Shubham Ranjane’s late blitz set a target of 197 for the Dutch in Chennai.
USA vs Netherlands, T20 World Cup 2026, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Cricket Highlights, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Monank Patel.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai witnessed a batting masterclass today as the United States of America posted a formidable 196/6 in their 20 overs against the Netherlands. In a must-win Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the American batters showed no mercy, putting the Dutch bowling attack under immense pressure from the very first ball.
The Mukkamalla Show: A Near-Century Masterpiece
The star of the first innings was undoubtedly Saiteja Mukkamalla. Playing with a blend of aggression and surgical precision, Mukkamalla hammered 79 runs off just 51 balls. His innings was decorated with 5 boundaries and 4 towering sixes, providing the backbone for the USA total.
While he fell short of a well-deserved century in the 17th over, his partnership with Captain Monank Patel (36 off 22) ensured that the USA capitalized on the Powerplay, reaching 53/1 in the first six overs—their highest-ever Powerplay score in a T20 World Cup.
Ranjane’s Death-Over Fireworks
Just when the Netherlands thought they might pull things back after Mukkamalla’s dismissal, Shubham Ranjane unleashed a late-inning storm. Ranjane played a blistering cameo, smashing 48 runs off 24 balls* at a strike rate of 200.00. His ability to find the ropes in the final overs propelled the USA past the 190-mark, leaving the Dutch with a mountain to climb.
Dutch Bowling Struggles
It was a tough day at the office for the Netherlands’ bowlers on a Chennai track that usually favors spin. Bas de Leede was the most successful bowler, picking up 3 wickets for 37 runs, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain the flow of runs. Fred Klaassen and Kyle Klein chipped in with a wicket each, but the consistency of the USA’s top and middle order proved too much to handle.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | 79 | 51 | 5 | 4 | 154.90 |
| Shubham Ranjane | 48* | 24 | 3 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Monank Patel | 36 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 163.64 |
The Chase: Early Blows for the Netherlands
Defending 196, the USA bowlers started with high intensity. Nosthush Kenjige struck early by removing Michael Levitt for a duck, and Harmeet Singh followed up by dismissing the dangerous Max O’Dowd (13). As of the latest updates, the Netherlands are struggling at 45/2 after 5.3 overs, needing 152 runs in 87 balls.
Conclusion
The USA has set the stage for a massive upset. If they can maintain their discipline with the ball, they are well on their way to securing a historic victory in Chennai. The Netherlands will need a Herculean effort from Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann to stay alive in this chase.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) USA vs Netherlands
1. What was the final score for USA?
USA scored 196/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
2. Who was the top scorer for USA against Netherlands?
Saiteja Mukkamalla was the top scorer with 79 runs off 51 deliveries.
3. Where is the USA vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match being played?
The match is being held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, India.
4. What is the required run rate for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands require over 10.4 runs per over to win the match.
