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LIVE: ICC Men's T20 WC 2026 Opener (India vs USA)
The floodlights are blazing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is officially underway! Defending champions India, led by the stylish Suryakumar Yadav, have been asked to bat first after USA captain Monank Patel won a crucial toss and opted to field on a belter of a pitch.
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India's Arshdeep Singh celebrates after taking the wicket of USA's captain Monank Patel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and USA, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Saturday
The wait is finally over! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off in spectacular fashion at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where defending champions India are taking on co-hosts United States in the tournament opener under the floodlights. With the massive Mumbai crowd roaring, Suryakumar Yadav’s men have been sent in to bat first after USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and opted to bowl on a flat, high-scoring Wankhede pitch that promises fireworks. As India begin their title-defence journey without the injured Jasprit Bumrah, all eyes are on the explosive top order of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma to set the tone against a confident USA side looking to pull off another giant-killing act. The action is underway — let’s go!
Live Updates
2026-02-07T22:57
Final update
India won by 41 runs India 161/9 (20 overs) USA 120 all out (19.3 overs)
2026-02-07T22:25
USA 103/6 after 16.4 overs (chasing 162)
Shubham Ranjane 17* (12 balls) Mohammad Mohsin 2* (4 balls) Current run rate (CRR): 6.18 Required run rate (RRR): 17.7 (need 59 runs from remaining 20 balls)
2026-02-07T22:04
USA 63/3 after 11 overs (chasing 162)
Milind Kumar ~35–38* (around 30–32 balls) — leading the fightback with several boundaries Sanjay Krishnamurthi ~15–18* (around 15–18 balls) — including a six in recent overs Current run rate (CRR): ~5.73 Required run rate (RRR): ~11.0–11.2 (need ~99 runs from the remaining 54 balls)
2026-02-07T21:52
USA 49/3 after 10 overs (chasing 162)
Milind Kumar ~22–25* (around 20–22 balls) Sanjay Krishnamurthi ~10–12* (around 12–15 balls) Current run rate (CRR): ~4.90 Required run rate (RRR): ~11.3 (need 113 runs from last 60 balls)
2026-02-07T21:42
Powerplay summary: USA 31/3 after 6 overs (some sources note 31/3 at end of powerplay)
Mohammed Siraj 2 wickets (excellent new-ball spell) Arshdeep Singh 1 wicket India pacers have rocked USA early — three big wickets in the powerplay put huge pressure on the chase
2026-02-07T21:41
Recent wickets in the powerplay
Saiteja Mukkamalla c Varun Chakaravarthy b Mohammed Siraj 2(7) — 13/3 (3.2 ov) Monank Patel c Shivam Dube b Arshdeep Singh 0(2) — 11/2 (2.1 ov) Earlier wicket: Andries Gous (or top order) also fell early
2026-02-07T21:40
USA 36/3 after 7 overs (chasing 162)
Milind Kumar 17* (13) Sanjay Krishnamurthi 5* (7) Current run rate (CRR): ~5.14 Required run rate (RRR): ~9.6–9.7
2026-02-07T20:51
India innings ended, Final score: India 161/9 (CRR: 8.05)
Innings break – USA need 162 to win Top scorer: Suryakumar Yadav 84* (49 balls) – outstanding fighting knock with several boundaries and sixes, carried India from a disastrous position
2026-02-07T20:44
India 138/7 after 19 overs
Suryakumar Yadav 62* — fighting innings with multiple boundaries and a six Arshdeep Singh 4* (recent balls) Current run rate (CRR): ~7.26
2026-02-07T20:38
India 135/7 after 18 overs
Suryakumar Yadav 55* (39 balls) — reached his half-century, fighting a lone battle with 6 fours & 1 six Arshdeep Singh 8* (6 balls) — contributed a few quick runs including a boundary Current run rate (CRR): ~7.50
2026-02-07T20:30
India 122/7 after 17 overs
Suryakumar Yadav 47* (35 balls) — 6 fours & 1 six Arshdeep Singh 4* (2 balls) — hit a boundary off the last ball Current run rate (CRR): 7.18 Recent wicket: Axar Patel 14 (11) c Mohsin b Harmeet Singh (16.4 ov) — caught in the deep
2026-02-07T20:19
India 92/6 after 15 overs
Suryakumar Yadav 32* (32) Axar Patel 9* (9) Current run rate (CRR) → 6.13
2026-02-07T20:09
Overall situation
Last few overs: Very slow, last 3 overs produced just ~14 runs and 2 wickets. Hardik hit one boundary but fell immediately after. Axar faced 2 dots so far. India in deep trouble after losing 4 wickets in the powerplay and then 2 more in quick succession. The collapse has left the middle/lower order exposed on a flat Wankhede track. A total of 130–145 looks possible if SKY can accelerate now; anything less will be very chaseable for USA (especially with dew later).
2026-02-07T20:09
India 77/6 after 13 overs
Suryakumar Yadav 21* (22 balls) Axar Patel 0* (2 balls) Current run rate (CRR): 5.92 Recent wickets: Hardik Pandya 5 (6) c Saiteja Mukkamalla b Harmeet Singh (12.4 ov) — caught at sweeper cover Rinku Singh 6 (14) c Milind Kumar b Mohammad Mohsin (11.4 ov) — caught at boundary
2026-02-07T20:06
India 77/6 after 12.5 overs
Suryakumar Yadav 21* (22) Axar Patel 0* (1) — just faced one ball Current run rate (CRR): 6.00
2026-02-07T20:05
Current Situation
India have now lost 6 wickets — the top order and middle order have crumbled on a flat Wankhede pitch. USA are dominating with excellent bowling (Shadley van Schalkwyk earlier with 3 wickets, now Harmeet Singh and Mohammad Mohsin chipping in). SKY is still there but the run rate is very low — a total of 130–140 looks realistic at this stage, which USA should chase comfortably with dew helping.
2026-02-07T20:03
Hardik Pandya is out!
Hardik Pandya 5 (6) — c Saiteja Mukkamalla b Harmeet Singh Dismissed in the 12.4 over (short ball turning away, lofted drive straight to sweeper cover). India 77/6 after 12.5 overs Suryakumar Yadav 21* (22) Axar Patel 0* (1) — just faced one ball Current run rate (CRR): 6.00 Last 5 overs: ~26 runs and 2 wickets (slow and painful rebuild collapsed again)
2026-02-07T19:59
India 72/5 after 11.4 overs, Rinku Singh is out!
Rinku Singh 6 (14) c Milind Kumar b Mohammad Mohsin – caught at the boundary in the 11.4 over. He miscued a shot and was taken cleanly. Current situation: Suryakumar Yadav 21* (22) – still at the crease, trying to rebuild Run rate (CRR): 6.17 Partnership (previous): 26 runs off 34 balls between SKY and Rinku before the wicket
2026-02-07T19:46
Match situation
India in deep trouble at 46/4 — Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya now need to rebuild and then explode. USA are on top and the Mumbai crowd is stunned. Win probability has swung heavily toward USA for now.
2026-02-07T19:45
India 46/4 after 6 overs (end of powerplay)
Current batsmen: Hardik Pandya (likely on strike now) & Rinku Singh (or whoever is next in) Run rate (CRR): ~7.67 Massive collapse: India have lost 4 wickets in the powerplay — USA have stunned the defending champions early on a flat Wankhede track. Recent wickets (quick summary): Abhishek Sharma 0 (golden duck) Ishan Kishan 20 Tilak Varma (out after a quick 25) Shivam Dube 0 (golden duck, deceived by a slower ball from Shadley van Schalkwyk)
2026-02-07T19:33
India 45/2 after 5.2 overs
Tilak Varma 25* (15 balls) – 3 fours & 1 six, strike rate 166+ Suryakumar Yadav 0* (0 balls) – just walked in, on strike Run rate (CRR): 8.44 Recent wicket: Ishan Kishan 20 (16) out caught at mid-off by Milind Kumar off Shadley van Schalkwyk (5.2 ov) – flat hit straight to the fielder, USA delighted with the plan working.
2026-02-07T19:21
India 26/1 after 3.2 overs
Tilak Varma 16* (9 balls) – counter-attacking with a six and boundaries Ishan Kishan 10* (8 balls) Run rate (CRR): ~7.8–8.3
2026-02-07T19:11
Early wicket
India 15/1 after 2.1 overs Ishan Kishan 8* (7) – started aggressively with a big six in the first over Tilak Varma 7* (facing now) Early blow: Abhishek Sharma out for 0 (golden duck) – clean bowled / edged to Ali Khan in the 2nd over Bowler update: Saurabh Netravalkar 0/13 (1.1 ov), Ali Khan 1/1 (0.2) Run rate: ~7.0 (after a strong first over of 7 runs, then slowed by the wicket)
2026-02-07T19:04
Openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan walked out to a roaring Mumbai crowd.
Saurabh Netravalkar (left-arm pace) opened the bowling for USA. First ball: Ishan Kishan has taken a single off the very first delivery, India are off the mark with 1/0 after 0.1 overs.
2026-02-07T18:58
Pre-Match Updates
India Playing XI (announced): Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj. Notable absences: Jasprit Bumrah is out (reportedly due to fever/illness — Suryakumar Yadav confirmed he was rested/ill). Sanju Samson also dropped. USA Playing XI: Saiteja Mukkamalla, Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan. Pitch Report: Wankhede is a batting paradise — flat track, short boundaries, high-scoring expected. Chasing teams have historically done better here, so USA's decision to bowl first makes sense. Dew could play a role in the second innings.
2026-02-07T18:57
Match Overview
Teams: India (defending champions & co-hosts) vs United States of America (USA) Match: 3rd Match, Group A, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2026-02-07T18:47
Toss Result:
USA won the toss and elected to bowl first (India will bat first).
