The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a dramatic early breakthrough when Netherlands pacer Kyle Klein produced a fiery moment that quickly went viral. During the USA vs Netherlands clash, Klein dismissed Shayan Jahangir with a peach of a delivery and followed it up with a ‘You can’t see me’ celebration — famously associated with WWE superstar John Cena. The animated send-off added extra spice to an already intense contest.
Kyle Klein’s iconic John Cena celebration after removing Shayan Jahangir
The moment came on the fifth ball of the third over. Charging in with rhythm, Klein bowled a 132.9 kph delivery that was fuller than a length and angled into the right-hander. There appeared to be just a hint of movement off the surface, enough to create uncertainty.
Jahangir, looking to break free, planted his feet and attempted an ambitious cross-batted swing. However, his feet remained cemented to the crease and the bat came down too late. The ball beat him on the outside edge and crashed into the stumps, sending the bails flying. It was a classic fast-bowler’s dismissal — pace, angle, and precision combining perfectly.
As the stumps lit up, Klein turned towards the batter and performed the iconic ‘You can’t see me’ hand gesture, reminiscent of Cena’s trademark move. The celebration instantly grabbed attention from fans and commentators alike, adding theatre to the contest.
Here’s the video:
USA recover to post commanding total
Despite the early setback, USA recovered brilliantly to put up a formidable total of 196/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a splendid knock from Saiteja Mukkamalla, who played with maturity and flair.
Mukkamalla smashed 79 off 51 deliveries, striking five boundaries and four towering sixes. He paced his innings expertly, accelerating through the middle overs and keeping the scoreboard ticking under pressure. His ability to find gaps and clear the ropes at crucial junctures gave USA the momentum they needed.
Adding late fireworks was Shubham Ranjane, who delivered a powerful unbeaten cameo. Ranjane hammered 48 off just 24 balls, including three fours and two sixes. His calculated aggression in the death overs ensured USA finished strongly, turning a competitive score into a daunting one.
Bas de Leede leads Dutch bowling effort
For the Netherlands, Bas de Leede emerged as the standout bowler. The all-rounder picked up 3 wickets for 37 runs in his four overs, providing crucial breakthroughs at important stages of the innings. His variations and control kept the American batters in check whenever partnerships threatened to grow too large.
However, the Dutch bowlers struggled collectively to contain USA’s aggressive approach, especially in the final five overs where the run rate surged dramatically.
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