The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw India take on the United States of America in Match 3, Group A at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7. India posted 161/9 in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant 84* from captain Suryakumar Yadav. In reply, USA fought hard but fell short at 132/8, giving India a comfortable 29-run victory.
For USA, Sanjay Krishnamurthi scored 37 off 31 balls, and Shubham Ranjane matched that with 37 off 22. Shadley van Schalkwyk was the pick of the USA bowlers with 4 wickets for just 25 runs. But India’s bowling attack proved too strong, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge with 3/29 and Arshdeep Singh chipping in with 2/18.
Match Summary: IND vs USA
Here is the complete match summary of India vs USA, Match 3 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| India Score | 161/9 (20 overs) |
| United States of America Score | 132/8 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | India won by 29 runs |
| Best Batting (IND) | Suryakumar Yadav – 84* off 49 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Best Batting (USA) | Shubham Ranjane – 37 off 22 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (IND) | Mohammed Siraj – 3/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25) |
| Best Bowling (USA) | Shadley van Schalkwyk – 4/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25) |
| Best Fielder | Tilak Varma (IND) – 1 catch (Andries Gous) |
| Player of the Match | Suryakumar Yadav (IND) |
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat first. India lost early wickets in the powerplay, but Suryakumar held the innings together with a captain’s knock. His unbeaten 84 off 49 balls pushed India to a fighting total of 161/9.
India Innings: 161/9 in 20 Overs
India had a shaky start in the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma fell for a duck in the second over, caught by Krishnamurthi off Ali Khan. Ishan Kishan looked good for his 20 off 16 balls, hitting 1 four and 2 sixes, but Shadley van Schalkwyk sent him back in the sixth over. Tilak Varma made a quick 25 off 16 balls with 3 fours and a six before van Schalkwyk struck again. India lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay for just 46 runs, with Shivam Dube also falling for a duck.
Suryakumar Yadav walked in at a tricky time and took charge right away. He found the boundary with ease, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes during his stay. His fifty came off 36 balls (7 fours, 1 six), and he kept scoring even as wickets fell around him. Rinku Singh managed just 6 off 14 balls, and Hardik Pandya added only 5 off 6.
Axar Patel provided some support lower down the order with 14 off 11 balls, including 2 fours. Arshdeep Singh hit a quick 4 off 6 balls. But the real story of the innings was Suryakumar’s unbeaten 84, which carried India to 161/9. Without his knock, India would have been in deep trouble after that early collapse.
Shadley van Schalkwyk was the standout bowler for USA, picking up 4 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs at an economy of 6.25. Mohammad Mohsin was the most economical with 1/16 in 4 overs. Harmeet Singh grabbed 2 wickets for 26 runs, while Ali Khan took 1/13 in his 2 overs.
USA Chase: 132/8 in 20 Overs
USA’s chase got off to the worst possible start. Mohammed Siraj struck twice in the powerplay, removing Andries Gous for 6 (caught by Tilak Varma) and Saiteja Mukkamalla for 2 (caught by Varun Chakravarthy). Monank Patel, the USA captain, also fell for a duck, caught by Dube off Arshdeep Singh. At the end of the powerplay, USA sat at 31/3, well behind the required rate.
Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi tried to rebuild the innings. The pair put together a 58-run stand for the fourth wicket. Milind Kumar scored 34 off 34 balls with 3 fours and a six, while Krishnamurthi made 37 off 31 with 1 four and 2 sixes. Their partnership took USA to 71 before Varun Chakravarthy broke through, getting Milind Kumar stumped by Ishan Kishan in the 12th over.
Krishnamurthi kept fighting but fell to Axar Patel for 37, caught by Singh. Shubham Ranjane then played an aggressive cameo of 37 off 22 balls, smashing 2 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 168.18. He gave USA some hope, but Mohammed Siraj removed him lbw, and the chase fizzled out. Harmeet Singh fell for a duck, and Mohammad Mohsin could only manage 8. USA finished at 132/8, falling 29 runs short.
Mohammed Siraj led India’s bowling attack with 3 wickets for 29 runs. Arshdeep Singh was excellent with 2/18 at an economy of just 4.50. Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy each took 2 and 1 wickets for 24 runs. Hardik Pandya went wicketless but bowled his 4 overs for 34 runs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Suryakumar Yadav’s Captain’s Knock
The Indian captain played one of the finest T20 World Cup knocks under pressure:
With the bat: 84* off 49 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 171.42
Suryakumar Yadav walked in when India were struggling at 8/1 in the second over. He watched wickets fall at the other end but never lost his composure. He played shots all around the ground, finding gaps with trademark wrist work and clearing the boundary when needed. His knock made sure India reached a competitive total despite losing 9 wickets. When the rest of the batting lineup crumbled around him, Suryakumar stood firm and scored more than half of India’s total runs. It was a true captain’s innings that set up the match for India’s bowlers to finish the job.
Conclusion: Defending Champions India Beat USA and Start Tournament With Victory
India started their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a solid win, earning 2 points in Group A. The team showed they can recover from tough situations, as Suryakumar Yadav’s knock proved. USA, despite a strong bowling display from Shadley van Schalkwyk, could not build enough partnerships in the chase.
This match showed the gap between the two teams, but USA had their moments. Van Schalkwyk’s 4-wicket haul and Ranjane’s aggressive batting showed that the associate nations can compete at the highest level. India will look to fix their top-order batting troubles before their next match, while USA will take confidence from their individual performances.
