Saiteja Mukkamalla’s 79 Guides USA to 196/6, Bas de Leede Claims 3 Wickets

The USA got off to a fast start in the powerplay, scoring 50 runs for the loss of one wicket in just 5.3 overs. Monank Patel (36 off 22) and Shayan Jahangir (20 off 14) provided solid support at the top, while Saiteja Mukkamalla anchored the middle order brilliantly, hitting 79 runs off 51 deliveries, including 5 fours and 4 sixes.

Shubham Ranjane finished strongly with an unbeaten 48 off 24 balls, accelerating the final overs and ensuring a total of 196/6. Mukkamalla’s partnerships, particularly the 50-run stand in 35 balls for the second wicket and the 50-run stand in 32 balls for the fourth, laid the platform for a competitive total.

Netherlands Fight Back

Netherlands’ Bas de Leede led the bowling effort with an impressive haul of 3 wickets, supported by Logan van Beek, Kyle Klein, and Fred Klaassen, each chipping in with a wicket to keep the visitors under pressure at various stages. De Leede’s spell was particularly important in breaking partnerships and maintaining control during the middle overs.

With 196 runs on the board, the USA will look to defend this total, relying on their disciplined bowling attack. The Netherlands will need to chase at a brisk rate.