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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: 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 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.

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 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

U19 World Cup-winning team to receive Rs 7.5 crore prize money from BCCI

The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who lauded the young Indian side for their unbeaten run throughout the tournament

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.

India vs England HIGHLIGHTS U19 World Cup 2026 Final: IND beat ENG by 100 runs to lift 6th title

Falconer's hundred for England went in vain as India beat England by 100 runs courtesy of a splendid 175 runs by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

1988 to 2026: Full list of Under-19 World Cup winners and runner-ups

India, the most successful team in the tournament's history with five titles, will be looking to secure their sixth crown.

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

IND vs ENG live streaming: Where to watch today's U19 WC final match?

The final promises to be a highly anticipated clash between two of the tournament's most consistent teams.

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

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi slams 55-ball century in U19 World Cup final 2026

Vaibhav hit 8 boundaries and 8 sixes to complete his century that cements his place as the tournament's top scorer as well for now.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A full schedule, team analysis, live streaming

Defending champions India headline the group A alongside Pakistan, while the USA and Namibia add depth and unpredictability

U19 World Cup 2026 final: IND vs ENG preview, toss time, live streaming

India U19, under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, dominated the league stage, finishing top of the points table.

India vs England: Umpires named for U19 World Cup final in Harare

The title decider will be played at Harare on Friday, 6 February 2026, with experienced officials appointed to oversee the tournament's biggest contest.

Our flights are booked: Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence on IND vs PAK row

At the captain's meet ahead of the tournament, Suryakumar made it clear that India's stance is unwavering.