Chennai, February 13, 2026 –USA vs Netherlands: The “Spin Paradise” of Chepauk witnessed a masterclass not from the traditional powerhouses, but from a rising USA side that outplayed the Netherlands in every department. Led by a scintillating 79 from Saiteja Mukkamalla and a wizard-like 4-wicket haul from Harmeet Singh, the USA successfully defended 196 to secure their most significant win in tournament history.
USA vs Netherlands Match Overview: A Night of Firsts
The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that initially seemed sound given the ground’s chasing history. However, USA openers Shayan Jahangir and Monank Patel set a frantic pace. While Jahangir fell early, Saiteja Mukkamalla played the innings of his life, anchoring the middle overs before Shubham Ranjane provided the late-inning fireworks with an unbeaten 48.
Chasing a daunting 197, the Dutch never looked comfortable against the USA’s spin-heavy attack. Harmeet Singh and Mohammad Mohsin exploited the Chennai turn to perfection, reducing the Netherlands to 66/5 in the 8th over. Despite a brief resistance from Bas de Leede, the Dutch lineup crumbled, eventually being bundled out for 103 in just 15.5 overs.
Match Scorecard: Detailed Statistics
1st Innings: USA Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shayan Jahangir | b Kyle Klein | 20 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 142.86 |
| Monank Patel (c) | c Scott Edwards b Bas de Leede | 36 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | c Colin Ackermann b Bas de Leede | 79 | 51 | 5 | 4 | 154.90 |
| Milind Kumar | c Scott Edwards b Bas de Leede | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Shubham Ranjane | not out | 48 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 200.00 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | c & b Fred Klaassen | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Harmeet Singh | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 5) | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | (20 Overs) | 196/6 | RR: 9.80 |
Netherlands Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Kyle Klein | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Fred Klaassen | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Logan van Beek | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Bas de Leede | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 11.00 |
| Aryan Dutt | 3.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 1.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
2nd Innings: Netherlands Batting (Target: 197)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Michael Levitt | b Nosthush Kenjige | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Max O’Dowd | c Milind Kumar b Harmeet Singh | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Colin Ackermann | c Shubham Ranjane b S. van Schalkwyk | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Scott Edwards (c) | b Harmeet Singh | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 123.08 |
| Bas de Leede | b Harmeet Singh | 23 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 127.78 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | b Mohammad Mohsin | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | lbw b Harmeet Singh | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Logan van Beek | b Mohammad Mohsin | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Aryan Dutt | b Shadley van Schalkwyk | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Kyle Klein | c (sub) b Shadley van Schalkwyk | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| Fred Klaassen | not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 11) | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | (15.5 Overs) | 103 (All Out) | RR: 6.50 |
USA Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Harmeet Singh | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.25 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 3.0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.33 |
| S. van Schalkwyk | 3.5 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.48 |
| Nosthush Kenjige | 3.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 |
| Ali Khan | 2.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
Post-Match Analysis: Key Takeaways
1. Mukkamalla’s Coming of Age
Saiteja Mukkamalla’s 79 (51) was a masterclass in risk management. On a pitch where other batters struggled for timing, he used the depth of the crease to nullify the spin of Aryan Dutt and Roelof van der Merwe. His 54-run stand with Shubham Ranjane was the decisive factor that took the game away from the Netherlands.
2. Spinners’ Contrast at Chepauk
The statistical disparity between the two sides was shocking. While the Dutch spinners struggled, finishing with combined figures of 0/47 in 4 overs, the USA spin trio of Harmeet, Mohsin, and Kenjige finished with 7/60 in 10 overs. Harmeet Singh, in particular, was unplayable, utilizing the arm-ball to trap Scott Edwards and Bas de Leede.
3. Netherlands’ Top-Order Woes
The Dutch chase never got out of first gear. Losing three wickets in the Powerplay (45/3) meant the middle order had to play catch-up on a wearing surface. The lack of intent from the openers put immense pressure on Scott Edwards, whose dismissal effectively ended any hope of a comeback.
4. A New Chapter for USA Cricket
This win is more than just two points; it is the USA’s first-ever T20I win over the Netherlands in four attempts. After a Super 8 run in 2024, this performance confirms that the USA is no longer just “making up the numbers” in Associate cricket.
Player of the Match: Harmeet Singh
For his career-best T20 World Cup figures of 4/21, which dismantled the Dutch batting spine.