Netherlands and United States of America are ready to face each other in the 21st match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday, February 13. This match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned with our NED vs USA prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
After a narrow loss against Pakistan, Netherlands learned from their mistakes and secured their first win of the tournament in the last match, defeating Namibia with ease. Netherlands are currently placed third in the Group A points table with one win and one loss from two matches.
On the other hand, USA’s journey has not been good so far and they have lost their matches against two strong teams like India and Pakistan. In the last match also they were unable to handle Pakistani spinners and lost the match. USA is currently at the last position in the points table of Group A with defeats in both matches.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 3 T20 matches have been played between Netherlands and USA, in which Netherlands has performed well and won all three games.
Netherlands Preview
The Netherlands produced a superb performance in their previous match, defeating Namibia by 7 wickets. Chasing 156 runs, the Netherlands achieved the target in just 18 overs. Bas de Leede was the hero of their victory, performing brilliantly with both bat and ball, making a good impact in the game.
In batting, Netherlands got a good start in the top order from Michael Levitt, who scored 28 runs in 15 balls. Apart from him, Colin Ackerman also played an innings of 32 runs in 28 balls. But Bas de Leede proved to be the best batsman for Netherlands, as he played an innings of 72 runs in 48 balls and helped Netherlands win in the game in 18 overs.
The bowling performance for the Netherlands was also excellent in the last match against Namibia. Logan van Beek bowled brilliantly and took two wickets for 13 runs in three overs. Apart from him, Bas de Leede also bowled well and took two wickets for 20 runs in three overs. While Aryan Dutt and Fred Klaassen also got one wicket each.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bas de Leede | Over 28.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Bas de Leede played a match-winning knock of 72 off 48 balls in the last game and also contributed with the ball. As Netherlands’ most impactful all-round performer, he is well placed to cross this mark again.
USA Preview
USA’s disappointing performance continued once again as they lost to Pakistan in the previous match. Chasing 191 runs, USA managed to score only 158 runs and lost the match by 32 runs.
Chasing a big total in batting, USA got a good start from Shayan Jahangir, who came in at the top order and scored 49 runs in 34 balls. Apart from him, Shubham Ranjane played an innings of 51 runs in 30 balls in the middle order and managed to take the team to a respectable score. Although the performance of the other batsmen was not something special to see.
The USA’s bowling performance wasn’t particularly impressive in the previous match. Their bowlers failed to stop Pakistan from posting a big total. However, Shadley van Schalkwyk proved himself once again with a fiery performance, taking four wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Saurabh Netravalkar, Harmeet, and Mohammad Mohsin also took one wicket each.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shubham Ranjane | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Shubham Ranjane scored a solid 51 off 30 balls in the previous match and looked confident in the middle order. He is USA’s most reliable batting option right now and a strong pick to cross this mark again.
NED vs USA Probably Playing 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, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen
USA: Andries Gous (WK), Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel (C), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ehsan Ali.
NED vs USA Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is generally considered a spin-friendly surface. However, The two matches played here so far have seen scores above 170 in all four innings, indicating that some changes have been made to the surface and the conditions here are now more favourable for the batsmen. Fast bowlers can also get a good bounce here in the first innings. The average first innings score in the IPL is around 160, and in T20Is is 172.
The weather on Friday at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is expected to be partly sunny, around 28°C, with a 10% chance of rain, humid 66% conditions and moderate winds near 18 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Matches won batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 5 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 156 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 136 |
| Highest total recorded | 189/4 (20 Ovs) – RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (17.5 Ovs) – PAKW vs ENGW |
| Highest score chased | 183/5 (17.5 Ovs) – NZ vs AFG |
| Lowest score defended | 103/8 (20 Ovs) – WIW vs PAKW |
NED vs USA Winner Prediction
Netherlands have been excellent in the tournament so far, coming close to winning against Pakistan in the opening match. While getting an easy win against Namibia in the last game. This shows that the Netherlands’ preparations before the World Cup were excellent and they are now getting the benefits. Therefore, considering their impressive performance, Netherlands will be the favourites to win this match.
On the other hand, USA’s performance so far hasn’t been anything special. Although they did give India a tough time in the first match, their performance against Pakistan didn’t seem match-winning at all. USA will definitely try to improve their game and want to get their first win of the tournament.
Our Prediction: Netherlands
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Details
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare, Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports |
| Bangladesh | TSM (via Rabbithole) |
| North America | Willow |
| Middle East & North Africa | E& (selected matches), ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, ICC.tv |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, ICC.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ , ICC.tv |
| Australia, Europe, Caribbean, SE Asia, Pacific Islands, South America | ICC.tv |
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