T20 World Cup 2026: India Beat USA by 29 Runs

India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 29 run victory over the USA in Mumbai. After posting a competitive total, Indian bowlers applied consistent pressure to restrict USA to 132 runs, earning a crucial group stage win.

Indian players celebrate after defeating USA in the T20 World Cup 2026 match in Mumbai.
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India registered an important victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating the USA by 29 runs in the tournament third match. The win gave India early momentum and strengthened their position in the group stage.

India Set a Competitive Target in Mumbai

The match was played at Mumbai, where India won the toss and chose to bat first. The Indian batting unit delivered a composed performance and posted a total of 162 runs, setting the USA a challenging target under pressure conditions.

• Ishan Kishan (20)
• Tilak Varma (25)
• Suryakumar Yadav (84)

Despite losing wickets at intervals, India managed to maintain a steady scoring rate, ensuring a defendable total on a pitch that offered some assistance to bowlers later in the innings.

USA Fall Short in the Run Chase

Chasing 162 runs, the USA started with intent but struggled to build long partnerships. Despite a determined effort, the American side could only score 132 runs in 20 overs, falling well short of the target.

The required run rate continued to climb, and consistent breakthroughs prevented USA from gaining momentum during the chase.

Indian Bowlers Dominate the Final Overs

India bowling attack played a decisive role, especially in the final stages of the match. The bowlers maintained tight line and length, applying constant pressure that limited scoring opportunities.

• Mohammed Siraj led the attack with three wickets
• Axar Patel claimed two wickets
• Arshdeep Singh also picked up two wickets

Their disciplined bowling ensured India remained in control throughout the closing overs.

A Crucial Early Win for India

This victory marked an important early success for India in the T20 World Cup 2026, boosting team confidence and sending a strong message to other contenders. With both batting and bowling units performing effectively, India started the tournament on a positive note.

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