Saiteja hit a powerful fifty
After losing the toss, the American team got a steady start from the pair of captain Monank Patel and Shayan Jahangir. Both the players made a partnership of 27 runs in 2.5 overs. Shayan was out after scoring 20 runs in 14 balls. After this, captain Monank put the team in a strong position by making a partnership of 55 runs in 37 balls for the second wicket with Saiteja Mukkamalla. Monank returned to the pavilion after scoring 36 runs in 22 balls with 1 six and 3 fours. Saiteja made a partnership of 54 runs in 35 balls for the fourth wicket with Shubham Ranjane. 21-year-old Saiteja was out after scoring 79 runs in 51 balls with 4 sixes and 5 fours, while Shubham scored unbeaten 48 runs in 24 balls with 2 sixes and 3 fours.
America’s spin bowlers dominate
Former Indian Under-19 star Harmeet took four more wickets in four overs. Shadley Van Schalkwyk America defeated Netherlands by taking three wickets for 21 runs in 2.5 overs. This performance of Harmeet was also the best performance for America in the T20 World Cup match. Mohammad Mohsin took two wickets for 19 runs in three overs. Left-arm spinner Nostush Kenzige also got a wicket.
No batsman from Netherlands could make a big partnership. For him, Bas de Leede was the top scorer with 23 runs. Apart from him, captain Scott Edwards contributed 20 runs.
