2 min read Last Updated : Feb 07 2026 | 11:26 PM IST
As India began their T20 World Cup title defense with a 29-run win over USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav gave a positive fitness update for all-rounder Washington Sundar who will likely be available for selection for India's 2nd group A game against Namibia in Delhi. The match, scheduled to be played on February 12 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium comes at the right time for Washington Sundar who is ready to return to action after an injury kept him out of action for a while.
Injury update by Suryakumar Yadav on Bumrah and Washington Sundar: Washi is joining us in Delhi. He's good. Everything is fine. Bumrah, he was having high fever due to because of weather, like how Abhishek was under the weather. But rest, everything is good. Why did Jasprit Bumrah not play for India vs USA? India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah couldn't feature in Team India's opening match against USA due to illness and had to sit out the tournament opener with high fever. Luckily, his absence didn;t affect the team's result as they went on to get maximum points on the night. Surya leads by example in India's opening win
India began their T20 World Cup defense with a hard-fought 29-run win over the USA at Wankhede, Mumbai. Set a target of 162, India’s top order faltered early, collapsing to 46/4 after a disciplined USA bowling attack. Ishan Kishan (5), Abhishek Sharma (9), and Tilak Varma (11) all fell cheaply, leaving captain Suryakumar Yadav to anchor the innings. His unbeaten 84* off 49 balls rescued India, helping them to 161/9.
USA’s bowlers, led by Harmeet Singh (2/26) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (4/25), kept India under pressure, while sharp fielding added to the challenge.
In reply, USA’s chase never gained momentum. Despite a resilient 37 from Krishnamurthy and Ranjane each, India’s bowlers, Arshdeep Singh (2/18) and Mohammed Siraj (3/29), restricted USA to 132/8, sealing a 29-run victory.
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