India Beat USA in the First T20 Match with a Dominant Performance

Suryakumar Yadav’s Captain’s Knock Powers India to Victory Against USA in T20 World Cup 2026
MUMBAI – In a thrilling opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian cricket team secured a hard-fought victory against the United States at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Led by a spectacular performance from captain Suryakumar Yadav, India successfully defended their total to kick off their tournament campaign on a high note.
Match Highlights
India’s Total: 161/9 (20 Overs)
USA’s Total: 132/8 (20 Overs)
Result: India won by 29 runs.
Star Performer: Suryakumar Yadav (84 off 49 balls*)
After being put in to bat by the USA, India faced an early collapse as the American bowlers, led by Shadley van Schalkwyk (4/25), ripped through the top order. However, Suryakumar Yadav stood firm, anchoring the innings with a masterclass in T20 batting. His unbeaten 84, which included 10 boundaries and 4 towering sixes, single-handedly propelled India to a competitive 161.
In response, the USA struggled against the pace of Arshdeep Singh and the precision of Mohammed Siraj, losing early wickets. Despite a spirited middle-order fightback from Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37), Axar Patel’s twin strikes in the 16th over effectively ended the chase. The USA finished at 132/8, falling 29 runs short of the target.