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.
 "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
India's T20 World Cup campaign began with a nervy 29-run victory over USA in their opening match at Wankhede, Mumbai, despite a dramatic collapse of their top order. Set a target of 162 runs, India’s innings faltered early, leaving their captain Suryakumar Yadav to step in and salvage the situation with a brilliant knock of 84* from 49 balls.
India were in deep trouble at 46/4 by the end of the Powerplay, after a disciplined bowling performance from the USA attack. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Harmeet Singh led the charge, restricting India’s top order. Ishan Kishan (5), Abhishek Sharma (9), and Tilak Varma (11) fell cheaply under the pressure, while Suryakumar stood firm in the middle. The captain’s knock anchored India’s innings, but despite some resistance from Axar Patel (14) and Rinku Singh (13), India could only manage 161/9 in their 20 overs.
USA’s bowlers, particularly Harmeet Singh (2/26) and van Schalkwyk (1/28), displayed exceptional discipline. USA's fielding also stood out, with sharp catches in the deep and efforts at the boundary that kept the pressure on the Indian batters. However, India managed to recover in the final overs, thanks to Suryakumar’s relentless strokeplay.
Chasing 162, USA started cautiously but were constantly under pressure. India’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh (1/23) and Mohammed Siraj (1/28), kept USA’s chase in check, taking wickets at regular intervals. Despite a resilient 34 from USA's captain, Saurabh Netravalkar, and a brief fight from Jaskaran Malhotra (28), USA could only manage 132/8 by the end of their innings, falling 29 runs short.
India’s win, though hard-fought, was crucial as they begin their title defense with a win, albeit with a modest net run rate of +1.450. USA, on the other hand, showed promise but failed to capitalize on key moments, leaving them with much to do in their next fixtures.
India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
India playing 11: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
USA playing 11: Andries Gous (wicketkeeper), Shehan Jayasuriya, Shayan Jehangir, Monank Patel (captain), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, and Saurabh Netravalkar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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First Published: Feb 07 2026 | 5:47 PM IST