India National Cricket Team Vs United States National Cricket Team Match Scorecard — In the T20 World Cup opener at Wankhede Stadium, India faced a tricky start against the USA, but MS Dhoni’s explosive late hitting, including crucial sixes, helped India recover and secure a narrow win, giving them an early 2–1 advantage in the tournament.
| No. | Date | Tournament | India Score | USA Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2024 | T20 World Cup Warm-up | 182/4 (20 ov) | 108/9 (20 ov) | India won by 74 runs |
| 2 | Jun 12, 2024 | T20 World Cup (Group Stage) | 111/3 (18.2 ov) | 110/8 (20 ov) | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3 | Feb 07, 2026 | T20 World Cup (Group Stage) | 161/9 (20 ov) | 132/8 (20 ov) | India won by 29 runs |
| 4 | Feb 02, 2026 | Warm-up: India A vs USA | 238/3 (20 ov) | 200/19.4 ov | India A won by 38 runs |
India vs. United States
India and USA may not have had much experience playing against each other internationally in cricket, yet their meetings are always compelling. USA are relatively newcomers to global cricket at this level, having recently gained membership of ICC and began competing more seriously in global tournaments in recent years.
India on the other hand are longstanding experts at this form of cricket, boasting multiple ICC trophies over all forms. India are an overwhelming favorite going into this Group A clash due to their formidable squad depth and experience at major tournaments; however due to T20 cricket’s unpredictable nature any team may upset odds if conditions allow.
| 🇮🇳 India National Cricket Team | 🇺🇸 United States National Cricket Team |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Monank Patel (c) |
| Hardik Pandya (vc) | Aaron Jones (vc) |
| Virat Kohli | Andries Gous |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Corey Anderson |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Steven Taylor |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | Shayan Jahangir (wk) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Gajanand Singh |
| Shivam Dube | Nitish Kumar |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Milind Kumar |
| Axar Patel | Nisarg Patel |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Nisarg Patel (bowling all-rounder) |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Harmeet Singh |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Saurabh Netravalkar |
| Mohammed Siraj | Ali Khan |
| Arshdeep Singh | Nosthush Kenjige |
India and USA met for their third ODI match of their series at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on 8 February 2024, and MS Dhoni needed two sixes off the final ball to seal victory and take an early advantage in their series 2-0.
The United States had been disciplined in their approach, holding India to just 46 runs during the initial powerplay overs. In the middle overs, USA spinners have shown an increasing ability to exert control and frustrate higher-ranked opposition, while their top-order batsmen have become solid run-scoring units.
Partnership breakdown also shows an upward trend; lower order batting more consistently pulling its weight than in past years – creating a fascinating tactical battle when these teams meet in the India National Cricket Team Vs United States National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| 📅 Date | 7 February 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 🇮🇳 India Score | 161/9 (20 overs) |
| 🇺🇸 USA Score | 132/8 (20 overs) |
| 🏁 Result | India won by 29 runs |
| ⭐ Player of the Match | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 🇮🇳 Top India Batter | Suryakumar Yadav – 84 (49) |
| 🇮🇳 Other Key Performers | Tilak Varma 25 (16), Ishan Kishan 20 (16) |
| 🇺🇸 Top USA Batter | Sanjay Krishnamurthi – 37 (31) |
| 🇺🇸 Other Key Performers | Milind Kumar 34 (34), Shubham Ranjane 37 (22) |
| 🇮🇳 Best India Bowler | Mohammed Siraj – 3 wickets |
| 🇮🇳 Other Bowling Support | Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel – 2 wickets each |
| 🇺🇸 Best USA Bowler | Shadley van Schalkwyk – 4 wickets |
| 📊 Match Highlight | India recovered from early collapse to defend 161 |
