USA Crushes Netherlands in a Thrilling Twenty20 Showdown

The United States secured a decisive 93-run victory over the Netherlands in the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, driven by Saiteja Mukkamalla's 79-run innings and Harmeet Singh's four-wicket haul. The U.S. climbed to third in Group A, while the Netherlands struggled, failing to build partnerships in their chase.

The United States clinched their first victory in the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup with a dominant 93-run win over the Netherlands in a Group A match on Friday. Saiteja Mukkamalla starred with a blazing 79-run innings, while Harmeet Singh's impressive four-wicket haul handed the Americans a much-needed triumph.

Batting first after losing the toss, the U.S. amassed an imposing 196-6 in their 20 overs. Harmeet Singh's superb bowling performance, registering figures of 4-21, earned him the player of the match title, as the Netherlands were bowled out for a paltry 103. Mukkamalla's fireworks were supported by Monank Patel's quick 36 and Shubham Ranjane's unbeaten 48.

The Dutch struggle was evident as they crumbled under pressure, losing wickets at regular intervals. Harmeet's skillful spin bowling thwarted any attempt to chase the target, while veteran Shadley van Schalkwyk contributed crucial wickets to seal the deal. The Netherlands' captain, Scott Edwards, acknowledged the team's failure to manage the required run rate and loss of wickets.

(With inputs from agencies.)