New Zealand vs USA T20WC Warm-up 2026 – New Zealand Hold Off USA Fightback

• Player of the Match: Matt Henry 32/5

New Zealand vs USA T20WC Warm-up 2026 Match Review

New Zealand set a challenging target of 209 runs thanks to explosive innings from Tim Seifert (66 off 31) and Glenn Phillips (40 off 18), supported by key contributions from Daryl Mitchell and all-round efforts from Mitchell Santner and James Neesham.

USA’s chase started with a setback as opener Andries Gous fell for a duck on the first ball, but Saiteja Mukkamalla’s steady 50 and Monank Patel’s partnership kept the run chase alive. Despite losing wickets at crucial moments, Milind Kumar (43) and Shubham Ranjane (41) rallied late to bring the equation down to the final overs.

However, Matt Henry’s five-wicket spell, including two wickets in the final over, sealed a thrilling New Zealand win by 7 runs, maintaining their strong form ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup. Watch the highlights of New Zealand vs USA today.

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New Zealand Team Players

Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Rachin Ravindra, Finn Allen, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson

United States of America Team Players

Andries Gous, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Saurabh Netravalkar

USA vs NZ T20 Warm-Up Match 2026 Statistics

• Tim Seifert smashed 66 off 31 balls
• Matt Henry took 5 wickets, including 2 in the last over
• USA scored a competitive 200 but fell 7 runs short
• Key batting contributions from Saiteja Mukkamalla (50), Milind Kumar (43), and Shubham Ranjane (41)
• New Zealand surpassed 200 runs setting a tough target

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New Zealand seal a win over USA in a close contest for their final #T20WorldCup warm-up assignment 💪

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— ICC (@ICC) February 5, 2026

Q1. Who won the New Zealand vs USA T20WC Warm-up 2026 match? A: New Zealand won the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up against the USA by 7 runs in a thrilling chase at the DY Patil Sports Academy.

Q2. What were the standout performances in the New Zealand vs USA warm-up game? A: Tim Henry starred with a five-wicket haul for New Zealand, while Saiteja Mukkamalla scored a quick fifty to challenge the Kiwis.

Q3. When and where is the New Zealand vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match held? A: The match took place on 5 February 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, as part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up series.

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