The 2026 iteration of the ICC showpiece is the biggest ever in its history in terms of the number of participating teams
West Indies, champions in 2012 and 2016, are eager to mount a serious title challenge after finishing fifth in the previous edition, played on home soil
In case Bumrah does not play Saturday's match, Mohammed Siraj is expected to step into the playing XI
Pakistan suffered a middle-order collapse, forcing them to go deep in a match they were cruising till the halfway stage
Scotland, making their seventh appearance in the T20 World Cup, earned a late spot after Bangladesh's withdrawal.
Pakistan entered the tournament under immediate pressure. An impending boycott of their group-stage clash against India means they effectively start two points behind
The toss for the opening fixture was won by Pakistan skipper Aalam Agha, who acknowledged the possibility of rain as he chose to bowl first in the match
Pakistan enters the tournament with great confidence after sweeping Australia 3-0 in their recent T20I series.
The opening ceremony will feature an unforgettable musical performance, with renowned Indian artist Rishab Sharma and legendary percussionist Shivamani taking the stage.
With Harshit Rana ruled out, selectors are expected to announce Mohammed Siraj as his replacement later today.
USA will begin their campaign with a clash against defending champions India here on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium, looking to build on their impressive show from last edition.
Since September last year, Indian cricket teams have adopted a no-handshake policy with Pakistan counterparts in international matches in solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam attack.
According to multiple media reports, Harshit Rana suffered knee injury thus ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on the eve of India vs USA match in Mumbai
Both Kuldeep and Chakravarthy played in India's last assignment before the T20 World Cup, a five-match series against New Zealand.
Defending champions India headline the group A alongside Pakistan, while the USA and Namibia add depth and unpredictability
Australia will enter the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 without Josh Hazlewood, marking the first World Cup since 2011 without the country's Big Three fast bowlers
Bangladesh, initially scheduled to play in Group C, was replaced by Scotland last month after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel to India due to security concerns.
At the captain's meet ahead of the tournament, Suryakumar made it clear that India's stance is unwavering.
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According to Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's move was not impulsive but the result of careful deliberation at the highest levels of government.