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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.

Pakistan vs Netherlands live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Pakistan entered the tournament under immediate pressure. An impending boycott of their group-stage clash against India means they effectively start two points behind

PAK vs NED T20 WC 2026: Colombo weather forecast, hourly rain prediction

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

T20 WC 2026: Pakistan vs Netherlands playing 11, toss time, live streaming

Pakistan enters the tournament with great confidence after sweeping Australia 3-0 in their recent T20I series.

ICC T20 world cup 2026 opening ceremony, performers list, live streaming

The opening ceremony will feature an unforgettable musical performance, with renowned Indian artist Rishab Sharma and legendary percussionist Shivamani taking the stage.

Mohd Siraj to replace Harshit Rana in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

With Harshit Rana ruled out, selectors are expected to announce Mohammed Siraj as his replacement later today.

USA team not underdogs anymore, India just another opponent: Jasdeep Singh

Having sprung a few surprises in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, the USA team is not underdogs anymore and the world No. 1 India will be "just another opponent" this time around, says vice-captain Jasdeep Singh. 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 when they made it to Super Eight. "We are a far better team than 2024, we were pretty new on the scene but this time surely we are not the underdogs and teams are counting on us," Jasdeep told PTI Videos in an exclusive interview. "We are in this World Cup to make a mark and put US cricket on the World Map. India is just another opponent for us and we'll do things to the best of our capacity, plan well and we go into the game thinking it as just another game and see how things go," he added. Jasdeep was born in the US but returned to India at the age of three. He went back to the US at t

Blow to India World Cup plans: Harshit Rana ruled out due to knee injury

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

T20 World Cup 2026: India won't hesitate to play 2 spinners - Suryakumar

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Friday said India will not hesitate from playing two spinners in the T20 World Cup if required, describing the selection conundrum surrounding Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav as a "very good headache". Both Kuldeep and Chakravarthy both played in India's last assignment before the T20 World Cup, a five-match series against New Zealand but was only in the second T20I at Raipur where the two featured in together, which India won by seven wickets. "It is an added advantage that you have such good bowlers available. But at the same time, you also have to look at the combination, whom do you play against a certain opposition," Suryakumar told the media on the eve of their T20 World Cup opener against the USA here. "If there is a need that we can play two spinners, (or) two wrist spinners, then we will definitely play (them). But yes, it is always good to have options like Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, two (of the) best spinners in the world and it