ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: USA vs Netherlands – Group A
Date: 13 February 2026
Day: Friday
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 07:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
USA Probable XI
Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous (wk), Shubam Ranjane, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shehan Jaysurya, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Shadley van Schalkwyk
Netherlands Probable XI
Scott Edwards (c & wk), Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium surface in Chennai generally assists spinners as the match progresses, while batters who settle early can play big shots once set. Teams winning the toss may prefer chasing due to slightly improved batting conditions in the second innings.
Weather Report
Chennai is expected to experience warm and humid evening conditions with temperatures around 27–30°C. Rain is unlikely, ensuring a full match is expected.
Match Prediction
The Netherlands enters the match with a slightly more experienced T20 unit, particularly in the all-round department. However, the USA has improved significantly in recent ICC events and possesses several match-winning all-rounders capable of producing an upset. If USA’s top order provides a strong start, the contest could be closely fought.
Key Players
USA
Monank Patel: Captain and dependable top-order batter.
Shubham Ranjane: Experienced all-rounder capable of turning matches.
Shadley van Schalkwyk: Key fast bowler known for control in powerplay overs.
Netherlands
Bas de Leede: Match-winning all-rounder contributing with both bat and ball.
Scott Edwards: Consistent middle-order batter and captain.
Paul van Meekeren: Strike pacer capable of early breakthroughs.