India took on USA in the third match of T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, Feb 7
India won the match by 29 runs
Suryakumar Yadav played an unbeaten knock of 84 runs
India opened their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 29-run victory against the United States at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday, February 7. Suryakumar Yadav's half-century rescued India from a difficult situation with the bat in hand. His innings turned the momentum and the hosts secured a comfortable victory in the end. Shadley van Schalkwyk scalped four wickets and he was supported well by Harmeet Singh (2/26).
Pinned against the wall, Suryakumar Yadav started a fightback. With Ali Khan out of the attack injured, he kept taking on van Schalkwyk, Netravalkar and other bowlers. Suryakumar's late onslaught which had 10 fours and four sixes after being dropped on 15, took India as far as 161/9.
The USA, meanwhile, in reply, finished at 132/8 in a meek response with the bat. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were down to 13/3. Milind Kumar (34) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37) stitched a partnership, but they fell enough behind the asking rate to make a recovery in the end.
The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium were not of the typical nature. The wicket was two pace with the bowlers getting spongy bounce and turn off the track. Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3/29. Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Axar Patel (2/24) also contributed.
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India Vs USA, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
USA won the toss and opted to bowl first.
India Vs USA, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
India: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy
United States of America: Andries Gous(w), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel(c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar
India Vs USA, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming
T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available for live TV telecast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
India Vs USA, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Squads
India Squad: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar
United States of America Squad: Monank Patel(c), Andries Gous(w), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shayan Jahangir, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shehan Jayasuriya, Jasdeep Singh, Sanjay Krishnamurthi
