USA’s campaign has also been shaped by injuries. Fast bowler Ali Khan is nursing a groin issue, and his absence was felt against Pakistan.
Jasdeep Singh has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a shoulder injury, prompting the inclusion of Ehsan Adil, who conceded 39 runs in three overs against Pakistan in Colombo.
It remains to be seen whether Shubham Ranjane, who had hurt his knee, is fully fit. Despite these setbacks, USA’s bowling unit has shown promise, with Shadley van Schalkwyk effective in the powerplay and Mohammad Mohsin and Harmeet Singh applying pressure in the middle overs.
Netherlands, meanwhile, trained for around a week at the Chennai Super Kings Academy, giving them familiarity with local conditions.
