A decisive T20 World Cup 2026 clash awaits on Friday, February 13, as the United States take on the Netherlands at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 7.00 PM IST. With qualification to the next round hanging in the balance, both teams enter this contest knowing that a win could significantly boost their campaign.
Placed in Group A alongside Namibia, India and Pakistan, USA has played 2 matches against India and Pakistan in group stage, while Netherlands have played two matches including Pakistan and Namibia.
Currently, USA is placed last in Group A table with 0 points from 2 matches, whereas, Netherlands is placed in third position with 2 points to their tally. If Netherlands manage to win at Chennai, then they will cement their position in the group stage and if USA manages to defeat the Dutch, then they will move ahead in the table.
USA vs NED Head to Head in T20Is
The Netherlands and the United States have met three times in T20 internationals, and the numbers underline a one-sided rivalry.
| Matches Played | USA Won | Netherlands Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
United States National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Timeline: T20Is
The latest clash between Netherlands and USA ended up in the close encounter as the win margin was just 4 runs. In the remaining two matches, the Dutch managed to win against the USA comfortably.
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bulawayo | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| 2024 | Utrecht | Netherlands won by 102 runs |
| 2024 | The Hague | Netherlands won by 4 runs |
USA vs NED T20I Records
- Most runs: SA Edwards(Netherlands) 117 runs in 3 innings
- Most wickets: PA Meekeren (Netherlands) 5 wickets in 3 innings
United States National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Stats: Last 5 T20I Performance
The Dutch have won three of their last five matches, giving them a solid 60% win rate heading into the contest.
Netherlands – Last 5 T20Is (Most Recent First)
| Match (Recent → Old) | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Win |
| 2 | L | Loss |
| 3 | W | Win |
| 4 | W | Win |
| 5 | L | Loss |
Netherlands – Summary
| Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Win % |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
USA – Last 5 T20Is (Most Recent First)
| Match (Recent → Old) | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | Loss |
| 2 | W | Win |
| 3 | L | Loss |
| 4 | L | Loss |
| 5 | W | Win |
USA – Summary
| Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Win % |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
The USA have secured two wins in their last five matches, translating to a 40% win rate. While not dominant, they have shown flashes of competitiveness.
At Chennai, conditions traditionally assist spinners and reward tactical discipline. With a flawless head-to-head record and better recent win percentage, the Netherlands carry statistical momentum. However, knockout-pressure scenarios often defy trends, and the USA will view this as an opportunity to overturn a 0-3 deficit in the rivalry.
One number stands out above all – 100%. That is the Netherlands national cricket team success rate against the USA in T20 cricket. Whether it becomes 4-0 or the Americans finally break through will be decided under the Chennai lights.
