ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
- Match: India vs USA – Group Stage
- Date: 7 February 2026
- Day: Saturday
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Time: 07:00 PM (IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj
United States Probable XI:
Monank Patel (c & wk), Steven Taylor, Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Corey Anderson, Nitish Kumar, Milind Kumar, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Jessy Singh
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch traditionally favors batting, especially during the first innings when the surface is fresh and offers consistent bounce. As the match progresses, pacers can get assistance under lights, while spinners may play a supporting role in the middle overs. Teams winning the toss often prefer chasing due to the possibility of evening dew.
Weather Report
Weather conditions are expected to remain clear with temperatures around 27–29°C during match hours. Humidity may rise slightly in the evening, increasing the chances of dew in the second innings.
Match Prediction
India enters the contest as the stronger side with greater depth in both batting and bowling departments. However, the USA has shown steady progress in recent years and could pose a challenge if their top order performs well. On paper, India starts as the favorites, but a disciplined USA performance could make the contest competitive.
India – Key Players
- Suryakumar Yadav: India’s captain and one of the most dangerous T20 batters, capable of accelerating the scoring rate in the middle overs with innovative stroke play.
- Hardik Pandya: A crucial all-rounder who provides balance with power-hitting in the death overs and important medium-pace breakthroughs.
- Jasprit Bumrah: India’s strike bowler, known for his lethal yorkers and ability to control runs during powerplay and death overs.
- Tilak Varma: A young middle-order batter who has shown consistency and composure under pressure in recent T20 matches.
USA – Key Players
- Monank Patel: The captain and wicketkeeper-batter will play a key role at the top of the order, providing stability and anchoring the innings.
- Saurabh Netravalkar: USA’s most reliable pace bowler, known for disciplined lines and early breakthroughs.
- Ali Khan: An experienced fast bowler who can trouble batters with pace and variations, especially in the death overs.