India defeated the USA by 29 runs on the tricky surface of the Wankhede Stadium, where India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored the match-winning 84 runs in 49 balls.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign showed India that they cannot afford to be overconfident. After a very shaky start while batting first, it was clear that the USA had a plan from the opening over. They executed it perfectly in the second over when Ali Khan dismissed Abhishek Sharma for a duck.
USA bowler Shadley Van Schalkwyk used the surface and pace of the ball well and took three wickets in his second over. India were 46/4 at the end of the 6th over.
Indian batters like Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh did not give themselves enough time to settle and ended up playing poor shots. At one stage, India were 77/6 at the end of the 13th over, but Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliant knock saved the day and helped India reach a total of 161 for 9.
Indian bowling unit did well defending a 162 target, as they stuck to their line and took 3 wickets for 13 runs in the 3rd over. From there, Indian bowlers never let the game slip away from their hands. Mohammed Siraj took 3 wickets, and Arshdeep Singh dismissed two batters.
The USA team looked clueless during their run chase, as only three batters crossed 30+ run marks, while the other 6 did not even reach double-digit scores.
Full Scorecard – India vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 7
India 161 for 9 (Suryakumar 84*, van Schalkwyk 4-25, Harmeet 2-26) defeated USA 132 for 8 (Ranjane 37, Krishnamurthi 37, Siraj 3-29, Arshdeep 2-18) by 29 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
- India lost early wickets, putting pressure on the middle order. Suryakumar Yadav played a composed innings, finding gaps and timing his shots well. The Indian bowlers struck at key moments, stopping the USA from building momentum. Smart captaincy and tight overs in the middle phase sealed the game for India.
Player of the Match
Suryakumar Yadav was named the player of the match for his match-winning knock of 84 runs in 49 balls, which gave India crucial 2 points.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
This result gives India a confident start in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, improving their position in the group and also the net run rate. At the same time, it reminds them that even against lower-ranked teams, matches can be tough.
For the USA, the match sends a positive message despite the loss. Competing closely against a top team like India shows their progress at the world stage. If they learn from key mistakes and improve their finishing, they can still be competitive in the remaining group matches.
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs USA match?
A1: India won by 29 runs on February 7, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Suryakumar Yadav was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 84 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: India vs USA.
India 161 for 9 (Suryakumar 84*, van Schalkwyk 4-25, Harmeet 2-26).
USA 132 for 8 (Ranjane 37, Krishnamurthi 37, Siraj 3-29, Arshdeep 2-18).
Q4: What’s the next fixture for India and the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
A4: India will play against Namibia on February 12 in Delhi.
The USA’s next fixture is against Pakistan on February 10 in Colombo.