New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates, 11th Match, Group D

India's 2nd match comes at the right time for Washington Sundar who is ready to return to action after an injury kept him out of action.

Suryakumar's captain's knock (84* off 49) pushed India to 161/9 in their 20 overs after a top order collapse courtesy of some brilliant bowling by the USA bowling attack in Mumbai.

The Group A points table has already started taking shape with the hosts India on top with a 29-run win over USA in Mumbai.

SKY's knock of 84 off 49 balls* was not only a vital innings but also a historic one, as it became the second-highest score in a T20 World Cup debut captaincy innings.

The United States of America may not have had a fairytale run recently, but they have shown their ability to shock the big teams, as evidenced by their victory over Pakistan in 2024.

The ICC has formally asked the PCB to explain the legal and contractual basis of its decision, particularly after the board placed the responsibility on the Pakistan government

Shepherd is now the ninth player overall to take a hat-trick in the history of the T20 World Cup

India will begin their title T20 World Cup defence on Saturday when Suryakumar Yadav's men take on USA. The match will start at 7 pm IST, with the toss expected around 6.30 pm IST.

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan start their campaign with a thrilling 5-wicket win over the Netherlands in the opening game of the tournament

Team India has been in excellent form since their 2024 triumph, winning nine series, including a dominant Asia Cup campaign.