New Zealand vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: Patel, Mukkamalla Stabilize After Early Losses
The T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match between New Zealand and the USA took place at the Dr DY Patil International Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This match served as a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the tournament.
Match Overview
The USA won the toss and elected to field first. New Zealand set a competitive target, scoring 207 runs for the loss of six wickets.
New Zealand’s Innings
- Tim Seifert was the standout performer for New Zealand, scoring an impressive 66 runs before retiring.
- Devon Conway was dismissed early in the fourth over.
- Glenn Phillips contributed significantly with a quick 40 runs from just 18 balls.
- Mark Chapman managed only 16 runs, while Mitchell Santner added 22 runs from 18 balls.
- The innings concluded with New Zealand reaching 207/6, thanks to effective death bowling from the USA.
USA’s Response
The USA started their chase poorly, losing two quick wickets within the first two overs. Both Andries Gous and Shayan Jahangir failed to make an impact, leaving the team in a difficult situation early on.
Team Performances
New Zealand aimed to boost their confidence after a disappointing series defeat against India, while the USA was looking to recover from a loss to India A in their prior warm-up match.
Squads
New Zealand Squad
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Tim Seifert (wk)
- Devon Conway
- Finn Allen
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryl Mitchell
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ish Sodhi
- Lockie Ferguson
- Jacob Duffy
- James Neesham
- Matt Henry
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
USA Squad
- Monank Patel (c) (wk)
- Andries Gous
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Milind Kumar
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Shubham Ranjane
- Harmeet Singh
- Mohammad Mohsin
- Jasdeep Singh
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Ali Khan
- Shehan Jayasuriya
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Shayan Jahangir
As the T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, both teams will look to refine their strategies based on performances in this warm-up clash. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on Filmogaz.com as the tournament unfolds.
