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T20 WC: Axar Patel reflects on unexpected assistance from Mumbai surface

India vice-captain Axar Patel said the team was surprised by the nature of the pitch in its T20 World Cup opener against USA at the usually high-scoring Wankhede Stadium. Despite the batting collapse on a tricky pitch, Axar said the team was confident of putting a competitive total on board. After put in to bat, India slipped to a dangerous position of 77/6 against the USA but skipper Suryakumar Yadav's 49-ball 84 not out bailed them out, propelling the hosts to a match-winning 161/9. India restricted USA to 132/8 to win the contest by 29 runs. "The planning is according to the match situation. Generally, the wicket in Mumbai is flat (and) we took about three overs to determine what would be a good score," Axar told the reporters after the match. "The dressing room atmosphere was like that... the kind of confidence with which we are coming in, we knew even if one batter gets going we would reach around 140-150. The wicket was also behaving (differently)." "We were surprised becau

T20 WC 2026: New Zealand vs Afghanistan preview, toss time, live streaming

New Zealand enter the Group D opener searching for momentum after an inconsistent build-up in the India series

T20 WC: Washington Sundar to join India squad in Delhi - Suryakumar Yadav

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.

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.

T20 WC: Suryakumar Yadav leads from the front to save India the blemishes

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.

India vs USA live streaming: Where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 match today?

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.

T20 WC: What is 'force majeure' clause PCB wants to invoke for India match?

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

Romario becomes first West Indies player to take hat-trick in T20 World Cup

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

T20 WC 2026: India vs USA playing 11, preview, toss time, live streaming

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.

West Indies vs Scotland HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: All-round West Indies edge past Scotland

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

T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs USA pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats

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

T20 WC: Chidambaram Stadium gears up after outfield, drainage revamp

The loud whirrs of JCBs, lifters and loaders reverberated inside the fabled MA Chidambaram Stadium for eight months instead of the sweet sound of a ball meeting the meat of a cricket bat. But the whole exercise resulted in a wonderful outfield and drainage system just in time for the ICC T20 World Cup. So, why did the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) decide to undertake such a time consuming venture with the World Cup approaching? "See, the last time we did this outfield was I think in 2011, so it has been quite some time. So, this whole exercise has taken us some 8 months starting from June (2025)," TNCA secretary U Bhagwandas Rao told PTI. "We excavated all the soil, removed all the old pipes. So, it is filled with gravel, river sand, and then the actual grass that you see," he added. Along with relaying the outfield and carrying out the regular maintenance works, Rao said, the upgradation of the draining system held an important place. "In between all that, we have change

T20 WC: Faheem says heart rates spiked but confidence never dropped

All-rounder Faheem Ashraf admitted his heart rate was fluctuating during the fag end of Pakistan's nervy yet successful run chase against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup opener here on Saturday, but said he was confident he "could take down whatever runs in one over". Ashraf emerged as Pakistan's hero, hammering an unbeaten 29 off just 11 balls, including two fours and three sixes, in a stunning late assault that sealed a dramatic three-wicket victory over the Netherlands. "We have been playing this brand of cricket for the past year. Heart rates go up and down, it's happened so many times before, we're used to it," the 32-year-old bowling all-rounder said at the post-match presentation. "Shaheen (Afridi) and I were talking about saving wickets, knew we could take down whatever in one over." Ashraf and Shaheen Afridi remained unseparated in a 34-run stand for the eighth wicket. Chasing 148 for a win, Pakistan were 90 for 2 at the halfway stage but lost wickets in a heap as th

T20 WC: Rashid Khan says Afghanistan hosting cricket outweighs World Cup

Rashid Khan and his Afghanistan teammates have travelled across the globe to play cricket and have achieved several honours, but one dream of them is still unfulfilled- playing an international match at their home. The war-ravaged nation has never hosted a global fixture at Kabul, and the devastation has been so soul-shattering that they were forced to adopt cities abroad as home venues. In line with that, Greater Noida, Dehradun, Lucknow in India, while Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in the UAE became their home bases at various times. But Rashid is not ready to abandon his dream. "Yes, that's bigger than the World Cup to be honest, for me and for the team and every individual. We play an international game in Afghanistan and then all these people will see how people back home in Afghanistan are, how they are welcoming players and how they are enjoying cricket and that's something which is more than a dream to be playing international cricket in your own country," a solemn-looking Rashid t

T20 WC: Rashid Khan feels more teams make World Cup stronger now

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Saturday welcomed the expansion of the T20 World Cup into 20 teams from the ongoing edition, saying it has opened the doors to players from more countries to showcase their talent on the global stage. The 2026 iteration of the ICC showpiece is the biggest ever in its history in terms of the number of participating teams. "It's always good to have more teams in the World Cup, that's why lots of nations come in and you see lots of new talent, which you haven't seen and different teams come in, they give tough time to the oppositions and I think that's how the World Cup becomes bigger and bigger," Rashid said on the eve of the match against New Zealand. "It doesn't matter if you are losing or winning the game, but you show to the world that you are capable of beating any side, any time as long as you have that belief," he added. Afghanistan are in Group D along with contenders New Zealand and South Africa, and Rashid said the team was looking forward

West Indies vs Scotland live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

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

US envoy Sergio Gor in Mumbai to cheer American team at T20 World Cup match

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday landed in Mumbai to cheer for his team for the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC 2026: Bumrah likely to miss India's opening match against USA

In case Bumrah does not play Saturday's match, Mohammed Siraj is expected to step into the playing XI

T20 WC 2026: Faheem cameo helps Pakistan survive late scare

Pakistan suffered a middle-order collapse, forcing them to go deep in a match they were cruising till the halfway stage

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: WI vs SCO preview, toss time, live streaming

Scotland, making their seventh appearance in the T20 World Cup, earned a late spot after Bangladesh's withdrawal.