The New Zealand vs United States of America encounter in the 14th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026 is being played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, India. This night fixture acts as a crucial final preparation for both teams before the main T20 World Cup gets underway.
New Zealand vs USA Live updates: NZ 108/2 after 10 overs
New Zealand continued their dominance, surging to 108/2 at the halfway mark, maintaining a strong run rate of 10.8 despite losing their second wicket.
The assault was led once again by Tim Seifert, who shifted gears seamlessly after the powerplay. He punished anything loose, especially taking on spin, and brought up a blazing 65 off just 30 balls, striking 10 fours and 2 sixes. His timing through extra cover and mid-wicket kept the USA bowlers under constant pressure.
Mark Chapman played a lively cameo, adding momentum in the middle overs. The pair tore into Harmeet Singh, smashing 20 runs in the 8th over, including a six and three boundaries. However, USA finally found some respite when Mohammad Mohsin struck immediately on arrival, bowling Chapman for 17 off 11 balls to make it 92/2.
Enter Glenn Phillips, who wasted no time settling in. He announced himself with crisp boundaries and rotated strike smartly, ensuring there was no dip in scoring. The 10th over yielded 12 more runs, pushing New Zealand past the 100-run mark with ease.
New Zealand vs USA Live updates: NZ 57/1 after 5 overs
New Zealand have made a blistering start to their innings, racing to 57/1 in 5 overs at a scorching run rate of 11.40.
The tone was set early by Tim Seifert, who launched an all-out assault during the powerplay. After a watchful start, Seifert exploded against both Milind Kumar and Saurabh Netravalkar, peppering the boundary with ease. His strokeplay peaked in the fifth over, where he smashed 16 runs off Milind Kumar, including a six and two fours, to surge to 41 off just 17 balls.
At the other end, Devon Conway played the supporting role but still found the fence regularly. However, USA managed a crucial breakthrough in the fourth over when Netravalkar removed Conway for 16 (13), caught by Shubham Ranjane, briefly halting the momentum.
Mark Chapman has just walked in and is yet to get off the mark, while the USA bowlers have struggled for control, conceding 57 runs in the last five overs with just one wicket to show for it.
Squads
United States of America (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shubham Ranjane, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel(w/c), Andries Gous, Ali Khan, Jasdeep Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar.
New Zealand (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Devon Conway, Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell.
Toss Update
USA have won the toss and have opted to bowl first.
NZ vs USA: Preview
New Zealand, the consistent performers known for their balanced squad and fighting spirit, feature a strong lineup likely including Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (captain), Tim Seifert, and pace threats like Lockie Ferguson or Matt Henry. They are here to shake off any recent setbacks, test their combinations in Indian conditions, and enter the tournament with sharp form and momentum.
The United States of America, the exciting emerging side that’s quickly made a name for themselves are led by Monank Patel (captain/wicketkeeper) with key players like Andries Gous, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Harmeet Singh. They are aiming to gain invaluable experience against a Full Member nation, refine their skills on a big stage, and continue their upward trajectory as co-hosts of the previous edition.
