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India vs USA HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: IND begin title defense with 29-run win vs USA

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.

Shashwat Nishant New Delhi
India beat USA by 29 runs in Mumbai to kick start their T20 WC campaign with 2 points
India beat USA by 29 runs in Mumbai to kick start their T20 WC campaign with 2 points

3 min read Last Updated : Feb 07 2026 | 11:05 PM IST
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10:42 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: India begin with maximum points!

India have begun their title defense the right way as they beat USA by 29 runs in Mumbai and get their first points on the table. Skipper Surya the deserving man of the match tonight as his unbeaten 84 helps India avoid an upset scare on the night. India limit USA to 132/8 in their 20 overs.

10:30 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: Arshdeep gets Mohsin!

Arshdeep Singh gets his 2nd wicket as Mohsin gets caught out on 8 runs.

10:27 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: USA need 58 runs off 18 balls!

USA reached 104/6 after 17 overs, with Shubham Ranjane (17 off 12) and Mohammad Mohsin (3 off 6) struggling against Hardik Pandya's disciplined bowling. Pandya’s slower balls and yorkers kept the batters in check, with Ranjane pulling a short ball to long-on for a single. Mohsin had a tough time, missing a wide delivery and finding deep fielders for singles.

Pandya’s consistent line and length forced the USA batters into defensive modes, leaving them with little room for aggressive shots. With just three overs left, the USA needed a miracle to reach a competitive total.

10:22 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: USA need 62 from 24 balls!

USA's innings crumbled to 100/6 in the 16th over as Axar Patel struck twice in quick succession. First, Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37 off 31) mistimed a slog sweep and was caught by Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket.

On the very next ball, Harmeet Singh (0 off 1) was caught by Siraj at deep mid-wicket after a poor slog sweep. The fall of two key wickets left Mohammad Mohsin (1 off 2) and Shubham Ranjane (15 off 10) to salvage the innings.

Axar's double-wicket over and tight bowling left USA struggling to build any significant partnerships.

10:17 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: Sanjay departs!

Rinku Singh takesa the catch as Axar Patel comes back in to get Sanjay out fo the game. USA lose their 5th wicket now.

10:16 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: 9 runs from the over!

USA reached 98/4 after 15 overs, with Shubham Ranjane (14 off 9) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37 off 29) pushing their team forward. Ranjane launched Varun Chakaravarthy for a big six over deep mid-wicket, showing intent.

Earlier, he survived an LBW decision after a review revealed a tiny inside edge on a googly. Sanjay Krishnamurthi continued to rotate the strike, tapping a length ball to cover-point for a single.

The pair maintained a solid partnership, with Ranjane's aggressive strokeplay and Krishnamurthi's steady approach keeping USA in the hunt. Chakaravarthy's disciplined bowling, however, was difficult to break through.

10:10 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: USA need 73 runs from 36 balls

USA reached 89/4 after 14 overs, with Sanjay Krishnamurthi (35 off 27) and Shubham Ranjane (7 off 5) showing resilience. Axar Patel bowled a tight over, but Krishnamurthi launched him for a towering six over deep mid-wicket in the first delivery.

The partnership gained momentum as Krishnamurthi rotated the strike efficiently, finding singles off almost every ball. Ranjane also contributed, flicking a shot to mid-wicket for a single, while Krishnamurthi nearly stumbled after turning one towards the vacant mid-wicket.

Despite the occasional risk, the pair kept the scoreboard ticking, ensuring USA stayed in the contest.

10:07 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: USA need 84 from 42 balls!

USA reached 78/4 in 13 overs, with Sanjay Krishnamurthi (26 off 23) and Shubham Ranjane (5 off 3) battling hard against India's bowlers. Hardik Pandya bowled with discipline, conceding only seven runs in his over.

He first forced Ranjane to pull a short ball for a boundary, then picked up a series of singles off both batters. Krishnamurthi nudged a ball to deep backward point for one, while Ranjane's pull shot pierced the gap to collect four runs.

The partnership remained steady, despite the pressure, as USA continued to recover after their top-order collapse.

10:01 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan gets a stumping!

Milind's misjudgement results in him walking back as the 50-run partnership is broken by a stumping from Ishan Kishan.

9:57 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: 14 runs from the over!

Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi added valuable runs to the scoreboard as USA reached 63/3 in 11 overs. Hardik Pandya bowled a short-pitched delivery to Milind, which he cut to the boundary, helping USA gain momentum.

The very next ball, Milind Kumar survived a scare when he was hit on the thigh, but India’s unsuccessful review for an LBW wasted crucial resources. Sanjay Krishnamurthi also contributed, cutting a short ball to backward point for a single, then lofting a six to long-on.

Despite a wide delivery and a few miscues, the partnership between Milind and Sanjay kept USA in the game.

9:51 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: USA 49/3 at the halfway stage

Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi kept the scoreboard ticking as USA reached 49/3 after 10 overs. Axar Patel bowled a tidy spell, but Milind Kumar managed to break the shackles with a six, lofting a full delivery over long-on.

It was a much-needed hit for the USA. Before that, Milind defended a good-length ball on middle, diving back to the crease after a close run-out attempt.

He then pushed a full delivery to cover, while Krishnamurthi guided a back-of-a-length ball to sweeper cover for a single. Axar's tight bowling continued, keeping the pressure on the USA batters.

9:47 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: 2 runs from the over!

Varun Chakaravarthy continued his tight spell, giving USA's batsmen no room to score freely. Milind Kumar was unable to get away, defending a googly on the back foot and pushing it to the left of the keeper.

The next delivery, a good-length ball outside off, was glided to short third man, but Sanjay Krishnamurthi sent Milind back, rightly spotting there was no run. Sanjay struggled with timing as he pulled a good-length ball to long-on for a single.

He then cut a back-of-a-length delivery straight to backward point, bringing up 41/3 for USA after 9 overs.

9:45 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: 4 runs from the over!

Axar Patel bowled a tight over, giving away just four runs. Milind Kumar attempted a big slog sweep off a full toss on leg stump but got a tiny inside edge that struck his back thigh, causing some excitement among the Indian fielders.

He then pushed a back-foot shot to cover, with Sanjay Krishnamurthi sending him back. Sanjay took an aerial route on the next ball, miscuing it over deep mid-off for a single, landing safely between two fielders.

Milind nudged a full delivery to mid-on for another single, while a slip was in place. USA reached 40/3 after eight overs.

9:41 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: 5 runs from the over!

Varun Chakaravarthy bowled the seventh over for India, conceding just five runs. The over began with Milind Kumar flicking a full delivery outside off to short third man for a single. Sanjay Krishnamurthi responded with a gentle nudged single off a googly around middle and leg.

Milind tried to drive a tossed-up ball outside off but could only edge it to the keeper. Sanjay attempted a bunt down the pitch but couldn’t score, followed by a swipe through square leg for two. Milind also added a single with a well-timed drive to long-off. USA reached 36/3 after seven overs.

9:36 PM

India vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup: USA 31/3 after the powerplay!

Mohammed Siraj bowled a tidy over, but Milind Kumar managed to find a boundary. The over started with a couple of singles, including one where Sanjay Krishnamurthi nearly chopped on but survived.

Siraj maintained good length and line, but Kumar capitalized on a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, steering it late to the third-man boundary for four. Siraj then kept things tight, with the USA batters unable to find much rhythm.

Kumar’s flick through backward square leg fetched another single, and the over concluded with USA at 31/3 after six overs, with Siraj's figures reading 3-0-18-2.
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First Published: Feb 07 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

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