The Netherlands will take on the USA in their third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 13. The USA aims to recover from two straight losses, while the Netherlands hopes to secure a second consecutive win.
Netherlands
After losing to Pakistan in their first match, the Netherlands won against Namibia by 7 wickets in their second game. Chasing a target of 156 runs, they achieved it in 18 overs. Bas de Leede was a standout performer, scoring 72 runs off 48 balls and taking two wickets. The team currently has one win and one loss and is eager to improve their Super Eight chances.
USA
The USA faced a second defeat after losing to Pakistan by 32 runs. While trying to chase a target of 191 runs, they managed only 158 runs. Shubham Ranjane scored 51 runs, and Shayan Jahangir added 49 runs. However, once Ranjane was out, the team struggled against Pakistan’s bowling. The USA plans to adjust their bowling strategy for this match in pursuit of a win.
NED vs USA Match Details
| NED vs USA T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Netherlands vs USA 21st T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Friday, February 13; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcasting and Live Streaming | TV: Star Sports Network, Live Stream: JioHotstar |
NED vs USA T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch in Chennai is expected to favor batters initially, with good pace and bounce. As the match continues, spinners may find some turn. A first-inning total of around 170 runs is anticipated.
NED vs USA T20 WC Weather Report
The weather in Chennai is predicted to be warm and humid, with clear skies and no chance of rain. Temperatures are likely to range between 27-32 °C during the game.
NED vs USA Head-to-Head Records
| NED vs USA Head-to-Head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Won by Netherlands | 3 |
| Won by USA | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
NED vs USA Probable XI
- Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c/wk), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan Van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren.
- USA: Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel, Shayan Jahangir, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh.
Players to Watch in NED vs USA Match
- Bas de Leede | NED: The all-rounder is crucial for the team, having scored 72 runs in the previous match and taken two wickets. He also contributed 30 runs in the opener against Pakistan.
- Shadley van Schalkwyk | USA: Known for taking wickets during the middle overs, he was the top bowler against India and Pakistan. With 23 wickets in 16 T20I matches, he is a player to keep an eye on.
NED vs USA Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats
- In the last 5 T20 matches at this venue, teams winning the toss have chosen to bowl first 3 times and batted first 2 times.
Advantages of Bowling First
- In the 5 T20Is played here, the fielding first teams have won 4 times, while the batting first team has won just once.
NED vs USA Match Scenarios Today
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: NED (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- USA Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: Netherlands
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: USA (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- NED Total: 170-175
- Match Winner: USA
Who Will Win Today’s NED vs USA T20 World Cup Match?
The Netherlands is favored to win based on their historical performance, having won all three encounters with the USA in this format. Their recent victory adds to their confidence for this match.
