IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: India secure comfortable 29-run win in Mumbai

Monank Patel praised his bowlers for giving USA “a good momentum and a good start” but admitted missed chances cost them. “The top three couldn’t perform and I thought the intent was missing. But a lot of learning and a lot of positives from this game,” he said. Patel added that playing in front of a big crowd against India would help the team in the next three games.

Suryakumar Yadav | Player of the Match: “I always felt that there was a need for a batter to bat till the end… I never felt that it was a 180-190 wicket. I felt it was a 140 wicket. Just try and bat till the end, you can cover it any time… I know how to bat on similar kind of wickets. I was just trying to play good shots and my shots,” said Yadav, describing how he guided India from 77/6 to a competitive total."

Most Man of the match awards in India:

• Suryakumar Yadav – 17 POTM awards (105 T20Is)

• Virat Kohli – 16 POTM awards (125 T20Is)

• Rohit Sharma – 14 POTM awards (159 T20Is)

• Axar Patel – 8 POTM awards (88 T20Is)

India defeated USA by 29 runs in their Group A clash. Early wickets put India under pressure, but Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 helped post 161. In reply, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh struck early, and despite some late hitting from USA, they fell short. India’s bowlers controlled the chase to secure a comfortable win.

SIX! Shubham Ranjane steps back and smashes a slower off-cutter from Mohammed Siraj over deep mid-wicket for a massive 91-meter hit. USA adds some late consolation runs. USA 131/7 in (19.4)

OUT! Mohsin is dismissed as he pulls a short delivery from Arshdeep Singh straight to Tilak Varma at deep mid-wicket. A simple catch for the fielder, and USA continue to stumble under India’s pressure. USA 110/7 in (17.4)

OUT & OUT! India strikes twice in quick succession to derail the USA chase. First, Sanjay Krishnamurthi falls after attempting a slog sweep off Axar Patel, skies it, and Rinku Singh takes a comfortable catch at deep mid-wicket. Immediately after, Harmeet Singh comes and tries a similar slog sweep but hits it flat straight to Mohammed Siraj, who holds on for the catch. Axar Patel celebrates a brilliant double strike, leaving USA in deep trouble. USA 98/6 in (15.3)

SIX! Shubham Ranjane steps forward and goes low to loft a full delivery from Varun Chakravarthy over long-on for a massive six. A confident strike that keeps USA moving. USA 98/4 in (15)

Shubham Ranjane is given out LBW off a tossed-up googly from Varun Chakravarthy, but he immediately reviews. Replays show a clear spike on UltraEdge as the ball passes the bat, and the decision is overturned.

SIX! Sanjay Krishnamurthi steps onto the back foot and pulls a short delivery from Axar Patel high over deep mid-wicket for a massive six, keeping USA’s innings alive. USA 84/4 in (13.1)

OUT! Varun Chakravarthy strikes as Milind Kumar is stumped by Ishan Kishan. A quick googly beats the inside edge, and Kishan collects the ball from his body and breaks the stumps as Milind looked confused, leaving USA four down in the middle overs. USA 71/4 in (12)

SIX! Sanjay Krishnamurthi smashes a full delivery from Hardik Pandya cleanly over long-on for a massive six, keeping USA’s fightback alive. USA 63/3 in (11)

SIX! Milind Kumar bends on his back knee and lofts a full delivery from Axar Patel over long-on for a massive six. A much-needed blow as USA look to rebuild their innings. USA 48/3 in (9.4)

USA reach 31/3 after six overs, struggling to keep up with the required run rate of over 9. India dominate early with Mohammed Siraj taking two wickets and Arshdeep Singh one, keeping a tight line and length to restrict the batters. Spinners will come into play soon, and the pressure is now on USA to accelerate. USA 31/3 in (6)

Milind Kumar gets a life as Mohammed Siraj nearly pulls off a stunning catch at short third man. A swinging delivery outside off takes the outside edge, but Siraj’s diving effort goes just short. USA 16/3 in (4.1)