USA defeated Netherlands for the first time.Image Credit source: PTI

The US team, which came with great expectations in the T20 World Cup 2026, finally got its first success after initial failures. USA, which had lost its chance to win against India in the very first match, defeated Netherlands in a one-sided fashion by a huge margin of 93 runs in the third match. In this way, the team captained by Monank Patel registered its first victory in the current tournament. Although the brilliant innings of Saiteja Mukkamala and Shubham Ranjane played an important role in this victory of America, but the most special contribution was made by the player who was arrested in India a few years ago and is showing his bowling skills in this World Cup.

USA and Netherlands clashed in this Group A match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Netherlands had already registered one win in the tournament, when they defeated Namibia. In such a situation, it had a chance to strengthen its claim for the Super-8 round by defeating USA here. At the same time, for America to reach the next round, it was necessary to win this match at any cost, that too by a big margin. This is what happened and the American players defeated the Netherlands on every front, from batting to bowling and fielding.

Batting first at Chepauk Stadium, USA scored 196 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs. This was also the biggest score of this team in the current tournament. His batting had flopped against India and Pakistan but it did not happen here. Siteja and Shubham became the reason for this. Siteja, who came at number three after a good start from captain Monank and Shayan Jahangir, played an excellent inning of 79 runs in 51 balls, which included 5 fours and 4 sixes. Whereas Shubham scored 48 runs in just 24 balls. Bas de Lida took maximum 3 wickets for Netherlands.