India vs United States of America — 3rd Match, (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ishan Kishan
c Milind Kumar b van Schalkwyk
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20 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 125 |
|
Abhishek Sharma
c Krishnamurthi b Ali Khan
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
NT Tilak Varma
c Patel b van Schalkwyk
|
25 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 156 |
|
SA Yadav
not out
|
84 | 49 | 10 | 4 | 171 |
|
S Dube
c Netravalkar b van Schalkwyk
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
RK Singh
c Milind Kumar b Mohammad Mohsin
|
6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
|
HH Pandya
c Mukkamalla b Harmeet Singh
|
5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83 |
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AR Patel
c Mohammad Mohsin b Harmeet Singh
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14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127 |
|
Arshdeep Singh
c Milind Kumar b van Schalkwyk
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4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 67 |
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CV Varun
run out (Mohammad Mohsin/Gous)
|
🦆 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 16.3 |
| Ali Khan | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 4 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 6.3 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4.0 |
| Shubham Ranjane | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 |
| Harmeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AGS Gous
c Tilak Varma b Mohammed Siraj
|
6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 67 |
|
SR Mukkamalla
c Varun b Mohammed Siraj
|
2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
|
MD Patel
c Dube b Arshdeep Singh
|
🦆 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Milind Kumar
st Ishan Kishan b Varun
|
34 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 100 |
|
SP Krishnamurthi
c Singh b Patel
|
37 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 119 |
|
SS Ranjane
lbw b Mohammed Siraj
|
37 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 168 |
|
Harmeet Singh
c Mohammed Siraj b Patel
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Mohammad Mohsin
c Tilak Varma b Arshdeep Singh
|
8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 89 |
|
SC van Schalkwyk
not out
|
2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3.6 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.3 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
India vs United States of America Match Preview — ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
India will face the United States of America in a group-stage clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The IND vs USA fixture is part of the early tournament schedule and represents a meeting between one of international cricket’s strongest T20 sides and a developing USA team that continues to gain experience on the global stage.
India enters the contest with strong momentum and confidence, especially playing in home conditions. The United States, meanwhile, will aim to deliver a disciplined performance and test themselves against one of the tournament favorites. With batting-friendly conditions expected at Wankhede, this match could produce an entertaining contest between aggressive batting units.
Match Details — IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026
Fixture: India vs United States of America
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Start Time
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Local time (IST): 7:00 PM
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Pakistan Time (PKT): 6:30 PM
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GMT: 1:30 PM
Team Form & Head-to-Head — India vs USA
India and the United States have met only once in T20 World Cup history. That encounter came during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious, giving them a 1-0 lead in the T20I head-to-head record.
Recent form data for both teams’ last five matches is not available in the provided material, so it is not included here.
From a tournament perspective, India’s experience in ICC events gives them an advantage, while the USA continues to build confidence through international competition and exposure against higher-ranked teams.
Venue & Conditions — Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is expected to support a high-scoring match, with both teams likely to rely on strong batting performances. The surface traditionally allows stroke-play once batters settle, making power-hitting an important factor.
Pitch & Conditions Overview
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Batting-friendly surface expected
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Dew may play a role later in the match
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Chasing could be advantageous in humid conditions
The match is likely to be decided by how effectively teams handle the new ball and death overs on a surface that generally rewards attacking cricket.
Average score and detailed weather forecast are not available in the provided screenshots, so they are not included.
Key Batters to Watch
⭐ Abhishek Sharma — Identified as a key batter for India. He recently scored 135 runs off 54 balls in a T20I at Wankhede, showing his ability to dominate on this ground.
⭐ Suryakumar Yadav — A central figure in India’s batting lineup and leadership group, capable of accelerating scoring in the middle overs.
⭐ Monank Patel — USA captain and an important top-order batter responsible for providing stability and building partnerships.
Key Bowlers to Watch
⭐ Jasprit Bumrah — A key bowler for India who understands Wankhede conditions well and can be decisive in both powerplay and death overs.
⭐ Saurabh Netravalkar — A leading pace option for the United States and an important part of their bowling attack.
Detailed wicket totals and economy-rate statistics are not available in the provided material, so they are not included.
Match Forecast — IND vs USA Prediction
Conditions at Wankhede suggest a batting-friendly contest where the toss could influence strategy, particularly if dew develops in the second innings. Teams may prefer chasing under lights.
India appears to hold the advantage due to stronger squad depth, familiarity with home conditions, and experienced match-winners. However, the United States has shown resilience in international competitions and could challenge India if early wickets create pressure.
The key battle may come down to India’s top order against the USA pace attack, and how well bowlers execute in the final overs on a batting-friendly surface.
Overall, the match is expected to be competitive early, with India likely to control the game if their batting lineup settles at the crease.
Match Squad
India
Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj
United States of America
Andries Gous, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar
IND vs USA Match Summary — ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
India (IND) produced a strong all-round performance to defeat the United States of America (USA) by 29 runs in the 3rd Match, Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. After recovering from early batting trouble, India posted a competitive total of 161-9 (20 overs) before their bowlers controlled the chase to restrict USA to 132-8 (20 overs).
This IND vs USA scorecard tells the story of a match defined by one outstanding innings and disciplined bowling during the middle overs.
1st Innings — India Batting
India lost early wickets inside the powerplay, but captain Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with a match-winning knock that changed the momentum completely. Partnerships in the middle and death overs helped India recover from 46-4 to reach a defendable total.
🇮🇳 India Batters
⭐ Suryakumar Yadav not out 84 (49), 10 fours, 4 sixes, SR 171.43
Tilak Varma 25 (16), 3 fours, 1 six, SR 156.25
Ishan Kishan 20 (16), 1 four, 2 sixes, SR 125.00
Axar Patel 14 (11), 2 fours, SR 127.27
Rinku Singh 6 (14), 0 fours, 0 sixes, SR 42.86
The turning point of the innings came when Suryakumar accelerated after the 10th over. His late partnerships pushed India past the 160 mark, which proved decisive on a pitch offering grip for spinners.
🇺🇸 USA Bowlers
⭐ Shadley van Schalkwyk 4-0-25-4, Econ 6.20
Harmeet Singh 4-0-26-2, Econ 6.50
Mohammad Mohsin 4-0-16-1, Econ 4.00
Ali Khan 2-0-13-1, Econ 6.50
Van Schalkwyk’s four-wicket spell kept USA in the contest, especially during India’s early collapse.
2nd Innings — United States of America Batting
Chasing 162, USA struggled early after losing three wickets inside four overs. Although the middle order attempted a recovery, India’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings.
Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi built a stabilizing partnership, while Shubham Ranjane played an aggressive cameo, but the required run rate kept climbing.
🇺🇸 USA Batters
⭐ Shubham Ranjane 37 (22), 2 fours, 3 sixes, SR 168.18
Sanjay Krishnamurthi 37 (31), 1 four, 2 sixes, SR 119.35
Milind Kumar 34 (34), 3 fours, 1 six, SR 100.00
Mohammad Mohsin 8 (9), 1 four, SR 88.89
Despite these contributions, USA never fully recovered from their slow start in the powerplay.
🇮🇳 India Bowlers
⭐ Mohammed Siraj 4-0-29-3, Econ 7.20
Arshdeep Singh 4-0-18-2, Econ 4.50
Axar Patel 4-0-24-2, Econ 6.00
Varun Chakaravarthy 4-0-24-1, Econ 6.00
India’s bowling unit worked collectively, with Siraj striking early and Arshdeep controlling the chase at the death.
Match Analysis — IND vs USA
The IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match highlighted the importance of middle-overs stability in T20 cricket. India’s recovery from 46-4 demonstrated batting depth, while USA’s inability to accelerate consistently cost them the match.
The Wankhede Stadium pitch offered balanced conditions — good for batting early but assisting spinners later. India used this to their advantage by slowing the scoring rate between overs 7 and 15.
A key moment came when Siraj removed Monank Patel, putting USA under immediate pressure in the chase.
Result
India won by 29 runs
Man of the Match: ⭐ Suryakumar Yadav (84* off 49)
India’s balanced performance with both bat and ball strengthened their position in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026