India vs USA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: India beat USA by 29 runs to kickstart their title defence in style

IND vs USA Live Score: India beat USA by 29 runs to open their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing victory

India wrap up a hard-fought win as USA finish on 132/8, falling short of 162. Mohammed Siraj seals the game with a pinpoint yorker to dismiss Shubham Ranjane for 37, ending the chase.

Earlier, Ranjane struck a six and added a boundary, but USA never sustained momentum after losing key wickets in the middle overs.

India’s bowlers, led by Siraj’s 3/29 and strong support from Axar and Arshdeep, kept the pressure on throughout. Despite being pushed, India begin their campaign with a deserved victory, thanks largely to SKY’s match-saving innings.

India beat USA by 29 runs.

IND vs USA Live Score: Match now in India's pocket; 41 needed off the last over

Shubham Ranjane provides late resistance with a powerful low full-toss six and adds two and one despite looking in pain. Van Schalkwyk struggles to find timing, managing just a single off a yorker and otherwise dot balls.

Hardik mixes slower balls and full lengths effectively to limit damage, keeping India firmly in control as the match slips away from USA's hands.

USA 121-7 in 19 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA Live Score: Wicket! Seven down for USA

Mohammad Mohsin falls for 8 as Arshdeep Singh strikes with a short-of-length delivery on the body. Mohsin rocks back and pulls, but hits it flat to deep mid-wicket where Tilak Varma takes a comfortable catch.

Shadley van Schalkwyk comes in next as USA lose another wicket and continue to stumble in the chase, with India firmly on top and closing in on victory.

United States of America need 51 runs in 12 balls

USA 111-7 in 18 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA Live Score: United States of America need 58 runs in 18 balls

USA move to 104/6 after a tight four-run over from Hardik Pandya. Mohammad Mohsin struggles to get going, missing a wide delivery and managing only singles off yorker and short-length balls.

Shubham Ranjane adds two singles but is forced to fetch slower balls into the deep. Hardik’s variations and disciplined lines keep boundaries out of reach, further stalling the chase as USA’s required rate climbs and pressure mounts in the final overs.

USA 104-6 in 17 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA Live Score: Another wicket! Harmeet Singh departs for golden duck

Harmeet Singh falls first ball as Axar Patel strikes again, completing a double-wicket over. Tossed up on leg stump, Harmeet attempts a slog sweep but hits it flat to deep mid-wicket, where Mohammed Siraj takes a comfortable catch.

Axar celebrates with a double fist-pump and is now on a hat-trick, while USA suffer a dramatic collapse and slip further behind in the chase.

USA 100-6 in 16 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Wicket! Sanjay Krishnamurthi departs for 37

Sanjay Krishnamurthi departs for 37 as Axar Patel strikes with a key breakthrough. Tossed up on middle, Krishnamurthi attempts a slog sweep but skies it straight to deep mid-wicket, where Rinku Singh takes a safe catch.

The dismissal removes USA’s major hope in the chase and swings momentum firmly towards India as they move closer to sealing the two points.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: USA need 73 in 36 balls to beat India

Sanjay Krishnamurthi starts the over with a confident pull for six and continues to rotate strike with singles, though he mistimes a couple of heaves. Shubham Ranjane also chips in with singles using the leg side.

Axar keeps a tight line and cuts off boundaries after the early six, but the steady rotation keeps USA moving closer to the target as the partnership builds.

USA reach 89/4 after an 11-run over from Axar Patel

USA 89-4 in 14 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA Live Score: WICKET! Milind Kumar departs after solid knock of 34

Milind Kumar is stumped for 34 as Varun Chakaravarthy strikes with a sharp googly. The ball beats Milind’s inside edge and lodges in Ishan Kishan’s body, leaving the batter unsighted.

Milind attempts to run, unaware the keeper has the ball, and Kishan calmly breaks the stumps to complete the dismissal.

It’s a crucial breakthrough for India, ending Milind’s steady innings of 34 off 34 and swinging momentum firmly back in India’s favour.

USA 71-4 in 12 overs in chase 162

IND vs USA Live Score: USA need 113 runs in 60 balls

Milind Kumar provides the highlight with a clean lofted six over long-on off a full delivery, his first major release shot in a tight spell. He adds a single and survives a close run-out chance after a sharp dive back to the crease.

Sanjay Krishnamurthi rotates strike with a single but otherwise finds fielders. Axar maintains control with disciplined lengths, keeping the scoring rate in check despite the big hit.

USA move to 49/3 after an eight-run over from Axar Patel.

USA 49-3 in 10 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA Live Score: Equation getting harder for Team India

USA move to 39/3 after a tight three-run over from Axar Patel.

Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi struggle to score as Axar finds turn and good length. Milind attempts a big slog sweep but only gets an inside edge onto his thigh, while Krishnamurthi miscues a shot that luckily drops between fielders for a single.

Axar keeps the batters quiet with disciplined lines and turn, applying pressure as India look to squeeze the scoring rate.

USA 39-3 in 8 overs in chase 162

IND vs USA Live Score: USA 31-3 at the end of powerplay in chase of 162

Milind Kumar looks increasingly comfortable, steering a back-of-a-length ball to third man for four and adding singles with controlled placement.

Sanjay Krishnamurthi survives an inside edge that narrowly misses the stumps and rotates strike with a single. Siraj keeps things tight with good length and movement outside off, inducing a few tentative shots, but Milind’s boundary helps USA maintain momentum while rebuilding after early wickets.

USA reach 31/3 after a seven-run over from Mohammed Siraj.

IND vs USA Live Score: End of 5 overs

Milind Kumar rotates strike with singles and gets a fortunate boundary off a top-edged pull that evades Rinku Singh at fine leg. Sanjay Krishnamurthi also chips in with singles, finding gaps through point and backward point.

Siraj nearly takes a stunning catch at third man off an outside edge, but the chance goes down as USA stabilize after early wickets. USA move to 24/3 after a steady nine-run over from Arshdeep Singh.

USA 24-3 in 5 overs in chase of 162

IND vs USA Live Score: Mohammed Siraj strikes again

Mohammed Siraj kept India firmly in control with another early breakthrough. He pitched it up, tempted Saiteja Mukkamalla into a flick, and the batter picked out mid-wicket. Varun Chakaravarthy made no mistake with the catch.

Mukkamalla was gone for 2, and the pressure only grew on the USA.

Score: USA are 13 for 3 in 3.2 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Arshdeep Singh strikes

Arshdeep Singh strikes!

On the first ball of his over, he produced the breakthrough, removing USA captain Monank Patel without allowing him to get off the mark.

Bowling with control and intent, Arshdeep drew Patel into a false shot. The USA skipper failed to trouble the scorers, edging the ball safely into the hands of Shivam Dube, who made no mistake with the catch. Patel departed for a two-ball duck, and India celebrated another early wicket.

IND vs USA Live Score: Mohammed Siraj strikes!

Mohammed Siraj made an instant impact.

He started by beating Andries Gous with swing, then paid the price for one full ball that was smoked for a big six over long-on. Siraj did not panic. He pulled his length back, tightened his line, and forced the mistake.

Gous sliced a back-of-a-length delivery straight to point, where Tilak Varma took a sharp low catch. First wicket for India.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Good start from Arshdeep Singh just 2 runs off the over

Arshdeep Singh set the tone straight away.

He began with four dot balls on the trot, landing it on a tight length and instantly building pressure. Just as a maiden looked certain, he strayed down the leg side for a wide. The next delivery finally brought a run, but not off the bat. Gous swung across the line, was hit on the pad, and the ball trickled away for a leg-bye.

Arshdeep finished the over exactly how he started it. Another dot ball. Quiet, controlled, and full of intent.

IND vs USA Live Score: The chase begins

The USA openers are out in the middle and Arshdeep Singh is set to bowl the first over of the innings. Here we go!

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Stat Alert

Highest score in debut innings as captain (T20 WC)
88 Chris Gayle vs Aus The Oval 2009
84*Suryakumar Yadav vs USA Wankhede 2026
68*Babar Azam vs Ind Dubai 2021
65 Mahela Jayawardene vs Ken Joburg 2007
61 Mohd Ashraful vs WO Joburg 2007

IND vs USA: How India’s innings unfolded against USA

India will feel they have escaped with something competitive, but this innings belongs just as much to the USA bowlers as it does to the batters who finished it off.

Asked to bowl first against the defending champions, the USA produced a spell of bowling that few would have seen coming. When India walked out to bat, a total well beyond 200 felt almost inevitable. Instead, the innings unravelled almost immediately. Abhishek Sharma was removed for a duck in the second over, and the tone was set for a bruising powerplay.

What followed was a spell of inspired bowling. The USA attack hit disciplined lengths, squeezed India with dot balls, and struck whenever momentum threatened to build. By the end of the powerplay, India were reeling at 46 for 4, firmly under pressure. The squeeze did not ease in the middle overs. Wickets kept tumbling, and in the 13th over India were staring at 77 for 6, in real danger of being bowled out cheaply.

That was the moment the innings turned. Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav came together with the task of damage control. They rebuilt calmly, choosing their moments carefully and dragging India back into the contest. Axar played his role in steadying the ship, even if he could not fully accelerate.

Suryakumar, though, rose to the occasion. The Indian captain played a superb innings, staying unbeaten on 84 and shepherding the lower order with authority. His composure and shot-making lifted India beyond the 160-run mark, a total that suddenly feels defendable.

For the USA, this was a bowling effort to remember. Shadley van Schalkwyk led the way with outstanding figures of 4 for 25, capping a performance that kept India under sustained pressure for most of the innings.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Captain's innings from Suryakumar leads India to 161/9 in 20 overs

India finish on 161/9 after a sensational final over from Suryakumar Yadav, who smashes 21 runs off Saurabh Netravalkar in the final over.

SKY hits two sixes and two fours, bringing up 150 and racing into the 80s with innovative scoops and lofted drives.

He absorbs a blow from a slower ball but continues attacking. Varun Chakaravarthy is run out off the last ball while attempting a second run.

Van Schalkwyk ends with a record 4/25, but SKY’s unbeaten 84 nearly rescues India’s innings.

USA need 162 to win their T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Wicket! Arshdeep goes for a big one and lose his wicket on the final ball of the 19th over

Suryakumar Yadav dominates with a four and a superb kneeling six, adding a single while farming the strike.

Arshdeep Singh faces a wide before being caught by Milind Kumar to end van Schalkwyk’s excellent four-wicket spell. SKY continues to carry India’s innings, showing class and control under pressure as they head into the final over.

India reach 140/8 after a dramatic 19th over from Shadley van Schalkwyk.

IND vs USA Live Score: 12 balls remaining in India's innings... the biggest question is: can they cross 150?

Suryakumar Yadav brings up a fighting fifty with a scoop for four and continues to anchor with singles, while Arshdeep Singh struggles to get the yorkers away.

Ranjane injures his knee while fielding but completes the over. SKY’s innings stands out, with most of his runs coming behind square on the leg side as India push towards the finish.

India reach 128/7 after a mixed 18th over from Shubham Ranjane

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Wicket! Axar Patel departs for 14; Arshdeep Singh the next batter on the crease

Axar Patel falls for 14 as Harmeet Singh picks up his second wicket.

Axar tries to slog a flatter delivery towards deep mid-wicket but gets it off the bottom of the bat, and Mohammad Mohsin takes a neat reverse-cupped catch inside the boundary.

Arshdeep Singh comes to the crease after the dismissal. Axar’s cameo boosts the score, but India would have preferred him to bat longer as USA continue their inspired performance.

IND 122-7 in 17 overs

IND vs USA: India seem to have put their foot on the throttle; some injury concern for USA

Axar Patel attacks with two boundaries and a brace, while Ali Khan injures himself fielding and leaves the field. Suryakumar Yadav then takes charge, smashing two fours and a stylish six to finish the over.

The Indian captain finds his rhythm, and India finally accelerate after a sluggish middle phase.

India surge to 115/6 after a massive 21-run over.

IND 115-6 in 16 overs

IND vs USA: Five more overs left in India's innings

Suryakumar Yadav continues to anchor the innings, carving a short ball through backward point for four and rotating strike with singles. Axar Patel adds a couple of singles with neat clips through the leg side.

Harmeet keeps things relatively tight, but SKY finds a boundary to keep India ticking as they look to rebuild in the death overs.

India reach 94/6 after an eight-run over from Harmeet Singh.

IND 94-6 in 15 overs

IND vs USA Live Score: Drinks in the ground, India need this break

Suryakumar Yadav sweeps well for a boundary and adds twos with a flick, showing composure under pressure. He also checks his hand after being struck while attempting a scoop sweep but continues batting.

Axar Patel remains quiet at the other end as Mohsin completes an economical spell of 16 runs and India look to rebuild through SKY.

India move to 86/6 after Mohammad Mohsin concedes nine runs in the 14th over.

IND 86-6 in 14 overs

IND vs USA Live Score: Wicket! Hardik Pandya departs for 5; India six down

Hardik Pandya departs for 5 as Harmeet Singh strikes with a short ball outside off stump. Hardik rocks back and lofts a drive over cover but fails to clear the sweeper, who takes a comfortable catch. Harmeet celebrates as India slump to 77/6, with Axar Patel arriving at the crease and the hosts in serious trouble after another soft dismissal.

IND 77-6 in 13 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Wicket! Rinku Singh goes for 6 off 14 balls

Rinku Singh falls for 6 as Mohammad Mohsin strikes again, caught by Milind Kumar at long-on. Rinku tries to slog a full delivery on the stumps but mistimes it, continuing his struggle to find timing.

Hardik Pandya comes to the crease after the wicket. Mohsin maintains pressure with disciplined bowling, and India lose another middle-order batter as they attempt to rebuild their innings.

IND 73-5 in 12 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Hint of sloppy fielding from a 'perfect' USA side so far

Suryakumar Yadav finds a boundary off a leg-stump delivery, helped by a misfield that turns a single into four, but otherwise finds fielders with his drives. Rinku Singh mistimes a full toss for a single. India’s 63/4 at ten overs is their lowest home T20I powerplay score since the 2024 World Cup.

India move to 70/4 after a steady over from Harmeet Singh, who concedes seven runs.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: USA bowlers have completely dominated India in the opening 10 overs of the game, not an ideal start to the campaign for India

Some respite for Indian on the 10th over. Suryakumar Yadav breaks the boundary drought with two smart fours, including a guided third-man shot and a lofted drive down the ground, though he survives a dropped return catch.

Rinku Singh adds a single but is well contained by tight fielding. SKY looks set to bat deep while Rinku plays a supporting role.

India reach 63/4 after a productive over from Shubham Ranjane, conceding 10 runs.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: End of nine overs! Only one run off it

India reach 53/4 after another tight over from Mohammad Mohsin, who gives away just one run and keeps Rinku Singh under pressure. Rinku attempts a reverse sweep, mistimes pulls, and finds fielders, struggling to score.

Suryakumar Yadav manages a single off a googly but otherwise defends. Mohsin maintains excellent control, stifling India’s scoring rate and building pressure in the middle overs.

IND 53-4 in 9 overs

IND vs USA Live Score: Only three runs off the over

India are yet to reach 50 after a tidy over from Mohammad Mohsin, who concedes just three runs.

Suryakumar Yadav rotates strike with two singles and a drive to long-off, while Rinku Singh plays cautiously, missing a cut and defending well. Mohsin’s leg-spin keeps things tight, showing strong control against lower-order batters, and India struggle to accelerate after early wickets.

IND 49-4 in 7 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Back-to-back wickets! India lose Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube on the trot

India are 46/4 in the powerplay as Shadley van Schalkwyk strikes twice in the over. Tilak Varma mistimes a pull shot and is caught by Monank Patel for 25, giving the USA early momentum. Shivam Dube then falls for a duck, caught by Netravalkar after top-edging a pull off a slower short ball. The pitch is not batting-friendly, and the USA dugout celebrates as India struggle.

IND 46-4 in 6 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup: Wicket! Ishan Kishan falls for 20; India lose their openers

Suryakumar Yadav comes in as Ishan Kishan falls for 20, caught by Milind Kumar off Shadley van Schalkwyk. Kishan smashes the ball straight to mid-off while trying to go for power instead of placement.

The USA celebrate a big breakthrough, keeping India to 45/2 in 5.2 overs with an impressive powerplay effort.

IND vs USA: Indian batters mount comeback; USA fail to be consistent with their bowling

IND vs USA: India close in on 50 runs, with Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma counter-attacking Ali Khan. Kishan ends the over with a four and a six, driving through cover and flicking one over the ropes. He also survives a dropped chance at backward point. Tilak adds a single, while Ali Khan finishes with figures of 2-0-13-1.

IND 44-1 in 5 overs

IND vs USA Live Score: Tilak Verma is upping the heat inside Wankhede Stadium

Tilak Varma hits a boundary off Shadley van Schalkwyk, slogging a length ball on the stumps toward deep square leg. He opens his front leg and swings hard, though the timing isn’t perfect and the bat turns in his hands. The ball slows down, but the fielder is positioned too wide, allowing it to reach the boundary. Eight runs off the over.

IND 33-1 in 4 overs

IND vs USA Live Score: What a start to the over from Tilak!

The over starts with a six straight down the ground, and the next ball is a four with a flick down the fine leg. It's already 10 in the first two balls of the third over from Tilak's willow. A four to end the over, 16 runs off it. India reach 25/1.

IND 25-1 in 3 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: Wicket! Abhishek Sharma departs for golden duck on his T20 World Cup debut

Abhishek Sharma falls for a first-ball duck, caught at deep cover off Ali Khan’s bowling, with Tilak Varma coming in next. The USA’s early field placement pays off as stunned Indian fans watch the opener depart without scoring.

IND 9/1 in 2 overs

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma walk out to open India's innings

Saurabh Netravalkar opens the bowling for USA. On the first ball, brilliant fielding, there is no run. The second ball also goes for a dot. Three dots back-to-back. Make it another one, it's fourth dot, a rare case for India these days.

Six, here we go, on the fifth ball from Kishan to backward square leg. Awe-inspiring placement from the 26-year-old southpaw.

IND 7/0 in 1 over

IND vs USA Live Score: Head to head

Played: 1

Ind won: 1

USA won: 0

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: Playing XIs

India: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

USA: Saiteja Mukkamalla, Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel (capt), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: USA skipper Monank Patel invites India to bat first

Monank Patel, USA captain said: "We are going to bowl first. Looks a good surface. High-scoring ground, so we will look to hunt it down. World Cup is one of the biggest stages for us. Lot of expectations from the US so we will look to do well. We played a couple of warmup games at the DY patil and we had a good run there. We have 6 batters, 2 all rounders and 3 bowlers."

Suryakumar Yadav, India captain said: "We were looking to bat first. Wicket looks good, there is wind around so we don't expect dew. It's alive even before the game starts and I am sure it is going to be even better. We have Washi missing out, Sanju missing out. Unfortunately Bumrah is not well so Siraj is playing."

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: We're having a slight delay at toss due to opening ceremony

​The opening ceremony is underway at Wankhede Stadium with T20 World Cup brand ambassador Rohit Sharma in attendance. There are also rumours that Jasprit Bumrah is unwell for the match, but clarity is expected soon as the toss approaches.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: Exclusive photo of Suryakumar Yadav and Team India entering the venue earlier today

India vs USA Live Score: Who said what ahead of the opener

India captain Suryakumar Yadav: "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. 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 is a very good headache."

USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar: "Yeah, personally feels like a full circle moment for me because I learned my cricket here. I grew up in Mumbai and Getting an opportunity to play at Wankhede, which has been my dream since childhood as well so nostalgic emotional - good to see, I'm looking forward for my family friends to be there and I'll give my best."

The PCB has invoked the Force Majeure clause after receiving government instructions not to play against India in the group stage of the multi-nation tournament. The government did not provide any detailed explanation for the decision. India are scheduled to face Pakistan on February 15.

Pakistan contemplating U-turn? PCB begins dialogue with ICC

India vs USA Live Score: Story that goes far beyond the boundary ropes

The India vs USA clash carries meaning beyond cricket. Players from India and Pakistan will share the same USA dressing room, representing unity in diversity.

As global divisions deepen, this team symbolises how sport can transcend politics and nationality.

Whether fans celebrate or question this, the match stands as a reminder of cricket’s global reach and inclusive nature.

For India, it’s about history and titles. For the USA, it’s about identity and opportunity. For fans, it’s a story that goes far beyond the boundary ropes.

India vs USA Live Score: How the Wankhede pitch could react tonight

Wankhede Stadium is known for high-scoring matches, and dew could make batting even easier at night.

Temperatures are expected to drop in the evening, creating ideal conditions for big totals. Teams will keep a close eye on dew, especially with major knockout matches scheduled later in the tournament.

Toss decisions could be crucial, with chasing likely preferred. Fans can expect an entertaining, high-scoring opener.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: Injuries dampen India's prep ahead of the opener

India have faced a few injury concerns ahead of the World Cup. Harshit Rana has been ruled out with a knee injury, with Mohammed Siraj called up as a replacement.

Washington Sundar is recovering from a side strain but remains in the squad.

Tilak Varma’s return to fitness is a big boost, strengthening India’s middle order. The USA also have squad adjustments, with Andries Gous expected to return and Aaron Jones suspended.

Both teams will aim to field their strongest possible XI in the opener.

IND vs USA T20 World Cup Live Score: Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav on choosing Ishan Kishan as an opener over Sanju Samson

"Definitely. The way he played cricket in the last five T20s. It was an international game, that's why he showed so much. But if you see the domestic cricket he was playing in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he batted the same way, and he came here and carried the same thing," Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav said at the pre-match press conference.

"He got the opportunity at number 3, and he opened in the warm-up game. So I hope he bats like this. Whatever position he plays. He won't play below 3, but whatever opportunity comes, he will bat like this."