Although India had problems in the batting department, the bowlers scripted a 29-run win for the team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against the USA. The visitors managed 132/8 while chasing 162 at the Wankhede Stadium. Arshdeep Singh (2 wickets), Mohammed Siraj (3 wickets) and Axar Patel (2 wickets) were brilliant with the ball. For the visiting team, Milind Kumar (34), Shubham Ranjane (37) and Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37) were the top contributors with the bat.
Earlier, captain Suryakumar Yadav saved India from a certain defeat. His unbeaten 84 runs off 49 balls took the score to 161/9. He hit 10 fours and 4 sixes. Shadley van Schalkwyk picked up 4 wickets.
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