The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, and defending champions India will begin their campaign against the United States at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
India come into this match in excellent form and will be aiming to start their title defense with a strong win. However, the USA have also impressed recently with back-to-back 200+ totals in warm-up matches, making this an interesting contest.
IND vs USA Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India vs USA – Match 3 |
| Date | Saturday, 7 February 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Match Preview
India
India are the defending champions and one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the team has shown consistent performance since the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The batting lineup looks explosive with players like Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav. The return of Tilak Varma adds balance, while the bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh provides strong control.
Key Strengths
- Powerful and deep batting lineup
- World-class bowling attack
- Strong recent form
Key Concerns
- Pressure of defending the title
- New opening combination
United States
The USA have been one of the improving teams in world cricket. Their batting unit has shown great form, scoring big totals in recent matches.
Players like Monank Patel, Andries Gous, and Milind Kumar form the core of their batting. However, facing a world-class Indian bowling attack will be their biggest challenge.
Key Strengths
- Aggressive batting approach
- Good recent form
- Fearless mindset
Key Concerns
- Limited experience against top teams
- Bowling under pressure
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India | 1 |
| USA | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India | W, W, W, L, W |
| USA | W, W, L, W, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Mumbai
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch
- Batting-friendly surface
- True bounce and fast outfield
- High-scoring matches expected
- Chasing teams have a slight advantage
Wankhede Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 13 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 7 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Highest Score | 247/9 |
| Lowest Score | 80/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
India
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakravarthy
USA
- Andries Gous
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Shayan Jahangir
- Monank Patel (c & wk)
- Milind Kumar
- Harmeet Singh
- Shubham Ranjane
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Mohammad Mohsin
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Saurabh Netravalkar
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ishan Kishan
- Andries Gous
- Shubham Ranjane
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Abhishek Sharma
- Monank Patel
- Hardik Pandya
- Harmeet Singh
IND vs USA Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
The Wankhede pitch is known for high-scoring matches, which means the game could turn into a batting contest. While the USA have shown strong batting form recently, India have a clear advantage in both batting depth and bowling quality.
With home conditions, better experience, and a balanced squad, India are expected to dominate this contest and start their title defense on a winning note.
Predicted Winner: India
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India | No injury updates |
| USA | No injury updates |
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