India faces the United States in the third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026. The game starts at 7:00 PM local time (7:30 PM IST), promising an electric atmosphere under the lights.
This clash marks India vs United States of America, 3rd Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India kick off their campaign here, while USA aims to build on their surprise Super 8 run from 2024. The venue, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, has hosted iconic T20 moments, with an average first innings score around 197 in recent games.
Wankhede’s pitch favors batters heavily, expecting high scores over 200, especially with short boundaries and dew likely aiding the chasing side later. Bowling first could be smart, though India’s form means they might set big totals batting first too—anything above 220 looks defendable. Weather stays perfect: 25°C, clear skies, SW winds at 11 km/h, and zero rain chance for a full match.
India, under Suryakumar Yadav, chases a third straight T20WC title after dominating home series, including a 4-1 T20I win over New Zealand recently—they’re unbeaten in 14 straight T20I series. This opener sets the tone in Group A, facing tough foes like Pakistan and Namibia later. For USA, led by Monank Patel, it’s about pulling off another upset like their 2024 stunner against Pakistan; a strong start boosts morale against full-member heavyweights.
IND vs USA Match Details
- Match: India vs. USA
- Teams: IND vs USA
- Date: 07 Feb 2026
- Time: 06:30 PM
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
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- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ on TV and Sky Go app.
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Probable XIs
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy.
USA Probable XI: Andries Gous, Steven Taylor, Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Aaron Jones, Harmeet Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Jasdeep Singh, Ali Khan, Shadley Van Schalkwyk.
Team Forms
India rides massive momentum, winning nine straight home T20I series post-2024 reset, blending youth and experience seamlessly. Their batting firepower and bowling variety make them favorites at home. USA enters with grit from 2024’s Super 8, relying on disciplined bowling and opportunistic batting, but lacks India’s depth—recent warm-ups showed promise against associates.
Head-to-Head
India dominates with 5 wins to USA’s 1 in 6 T20I meetings, including a famous USA super-over thriller in 2024 T20WC. Last five: India won 4 (by 4wkts, 4wkts, 44runs, 6wkts), USA 1 (super over). Overall, India averages higher run rates, but USA’s lone win proves they can compete.
India Analysis
Strengths shine in explosive top order and world-class pace-spin mix; weaknesses minimal, maybe middle-order depth if openers fail. Key players: Abhishek Sharma (recent tons), Suryakumar (consistent captaincy), Jasprit Bumrah (if fit, death over wizard), Arshdeep Singh (swing threat). Recent: Unbeaten streak, high-scoring chases.
USA boasts tight bowling led by Saurabh Netravalkar and Harmeet Singh, plus scrappy fielding; batting fragility against spin is the Achilles heel. Standouts: Monank Patel (leadership), Andries Gous (opener), Shayan Jahangir (middle order). They’ve punched above in 2024 WC but struggled vs top attacks lately.
Key Talking Points
Watch Abhishek vs USA new ball, Suryakumar’s Wankhede magic, and Bumrah/Siraj vs Gous-Patel openers. USA’s spinners could exploit any Indian rust, but dew favors batsmen. Home crowd pressure on USA, India’s transition success post-Rohit era.
India’s superior squad, home conditions, and form point to a comfortable win, likely chasing 200+ with 6 wickets in hand. USA might keep it close early, but India’s depth seals it—expect fireworks at Wankhede.