The United States kept their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign alive with a commanding 93-run victory over the Netherlands in the 21st group-stage match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. A brilliant half-century from Saiteja Mukkamalla followed by a four-wicket haul from Harmeet Singh powered the USA to a dominant win. Chasing a daunting 197-run target, the Netherlands were bundled out for just 103 in 15.5 overs. Bas de Leede top-scored for the Dutch side with 23 off 17 balls, while captain Scott Edwards contributed 20 off 14 deliveries. Max O’Dowd (13) and Roelof van der Merwe (10) were the only other batters to reach double figures. Harmeet Singh starred with the ball, claiming 4/21 in his four overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk took three wickets, while Mohammad Mohsin grabbed two and Nosthush Kenjige picked up one. Earlier, Netherlands captain Scott Edwards opted to field first — a decision that ultimately backfired as the USA posted 196/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The USA innings began shakily when Shayan Jahangir was dismissed for 20 with just 27 runs on the board. Captain Monank Patel then steadied the innings alongside Mukkamalla in a 45-run partnership. Patel scored a brisk 36 off 22 balls before falling to a slower delivery from Bas de Leede. The USA were later reduced to 105/3 after Sanjay Krishnamurthi departed cheaply. Saiteja Mukkamalla anchored the innings superbly, scoring 79 off 51 balls, including five fours and four sixes. He also shared a crucial 54-run partnership with Shubham Ranjane for the fourth wicket. After Mukkamalla’s dismissal, Ranjane ensured a strong finish with an unbeaten 48 off 24 balls, striking three boundaries and two sixes. Bas de Leede was the standout bowler for the Netherlands with figures of 3/37, while Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen and Kyle Klein picked up one wicket each. The comprehensive victory keeps the USA firmly in contention for the knockout stage, significantly boosting their net run rate and morale heading into the remaining group matches.
T20 World Cup: USA Crush Netherlands by 93 Runs to Stay in Contention
