USA vs NED Prediction Match 21- Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

USA to face Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026 [Source: @usacricket, @SportsUpdate045/X.com]

For match no. 21 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the USA will compete against the Netherlands at the MA Chidamabaram Stadium in Chennai. The clash will take place on February 13 at 7:00 PM IST.

The USA have shown promise with two wins in their last five games. However, inconsistency has cost them in crunch situations. Their batting appears to be strong, but the pressure situations still need to be addressed.

On the other hand, the Netherlands bring more experience in the tournament. They had inconsistent form recently, but they possessed a competitive bowling lineup. This match promises a close contest featuring the improving USA team and the experienced Dutch team.

USA vs Netherlands current form (last 5 matches)

USA vs NED: Key player battles

Max O’Dowd vs Saurabh Netravalkar

Max O’Dowd has been one of the Netherlands’ most consistent batters at the top. He likes to settle in before accelerating. Netravalkar, however, can swing the new ball and test him early. If the USA strike in the powerplay, it could slow the Dutch start. This battle may set the tone for the innings.

Monank Patel vs Kyle Klein

Monank Patel has been the USA’s most reliable run-scorer with an impressive strike rate. Kyle Klein’s pace and hard lengths will challenge him upfront. If Klein removes Monank early, the USA could struggle to build momentum.

Bas de Leede vs Milind Kumar

Both are all-rounders who influence games in multiple ways. De Leede’s aggressive batting against Milind’s tidy bowling could be decisive in the middle overs.

USA vs NED top performers

Most runs for USA vs NED in T20Is

Monank Patel (58 runs) Andries Gous (44 runs)

Most wickets for USA vs NED in T20Is

Harmeet Singh (4 wickets), Shadley van Schalkwyk (4 wickets)

Most runs for NED vs USA in T20Is

Scott Edwards (117 runs), Bas de Leede (91 runs)

Most wickets for NED vs USA in T20Is

Paul van Meekeren (5 wickets), Aryan Dutt (4 wickets)

USA vs Netherlands toss prediction

The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first at Chepauk. The surface has been good for batting early on, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. As the game moves forward, the pitch can slow down a bit. 

Dew in the second innings could also make bowling difficult, especially for spinners. Chasing has looked easier in night games here. For that reason, captains may prefer to field first and back themselves to hunt down the target.

USA vs Netherlands 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 40/3

Final score: 140

USA vs Netherlands 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 35/2

Final score: 130

USA vs NED top players prediction

USA's top players

Probable best batters

Milind Kumar, Saiteja Mukkamalla

Probable best bowlers

Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk

NED's top players

Probable best batters

Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards

Probable best bowlers

Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt

Who will hit the most sixes in the USA vs Netherlands Match 21?

Scott Edwards

Who will hit the most fours in the USA vs Netherlands Match 21?

Monank Patel

USA vs NED Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 21?

The Netherlands start as slight favourites going into this contest. They look more settled as a unit and have better depth in both batting and bowling. Their familiarity with Chennai conditions also gives them an edge. 

The USA are under pressure and must win to stay alive. Injuries have hurt their balance. If the USA bowl well early and avoid mistakes, they can compete. But on current form, the Dutch appear better placed to take the two points.