🏏ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: M3: IND vs USA at Mumbai on 07/02/26🏏

🏏ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: M3: India vs USA at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 07/02/26 at 7:00 PM IST🏏

Welcome to the much awaited India match in the latest edition of ICC T20 World Cup

An enthralling night of 20-over cricket returns to Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium in grand fashion, as India (IND) take on the United States of America (USA) in Match No. 3 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, February 7.

India, in stellar form at the moment, have a sense of pride and confidence to mark their campaign in the marquee tournament. They are also entering as the defending champions, and playing at home to do so does not get better than what it is going to be. The Suryakumar Yadav-led unit will be fully charged to grab a win at the Wankhede.

The United States of America, on the other hand, haven't enjoyed a fairy tale run, but they do hold experience upsetting big teams, like they did to Pakistan in 2024. In their maiden appearance last season, they made it to the Super 8s and stunned everyone with their team play. The Monank Patel-led side would look to express a positive brand of cricket on Saturday to kickstart their ride.

Team news

Washington Sundar, still recovering from a side strain, was not with the squad during their warm-up match against South Africa, but India are going to keep him in their squad. As it is, he is a back-up for Axar Patel, who is the first-choice spin allrounder. Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury; Mohammed Siraj has been brought in as a replacement. Tilak Varma has made a successful return to fitness.

India (probable): 1 Abhishek Sharma, 2 Ishan Kishan (wk), 3 Tilak Varma, 4 Suryakumar Yadav (capt), 5 Hardik Pandya, 6 Rinku Singh, 7 Shivam Dube, 8 Axar Patel, 9 Arshdeep Singh, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Varun Chakravarthy.

Andries Gous, who missed USA's last T20I, the final of the North America T20 Cup last April, should come back as wicketkeeper and opener. Others could drop down a slot each to make up for the absence of the suspended Aaron Jones.

USA (probable): 1 Saiteja Mukkamalla, 2 Andries Gous (wk), 3 Shayan Jahangir, 4 Monank Patel (capt.), 5 Milind Kumar, 6 Harmeet Singh, 7 Shubham Ranjane, 8 Mohammad Mohsin, 9 Shadley van Schalkwyk, 10 Saurabh Netravalkar, 11 Ali Khan

IND vs USA Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Abhishek Sharma

The Men in Blue opener Abhishek Sharma is in the form of his life. The youngster has managed to defy the law of averages to become the top-ranked batter in the shortest format of the game at the moment. During his last T20I at the Wankhede, Abhishek scored a blistering 135 off just 54 deliveries, which came against England about a year ago. He would want to continue the attacking against the Americans as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah

If there is one bowler who can light up the Wankhede Stadium in this encounter, it is going to be the star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The India bowler is quite well-versed with the conditions at the venue, with over a decade of experience playing here for Mumbai Indians. Notwithstanding his prowess as a T20 bowler, who can be equally lethal in powerplay and during death overs, Bumrah will be the key player to watch out for.

Best of luck team India

Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match

Probability: India 80% and USA 20%

Disclaimer

The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

Pitch and conditions

India's west coast is already registering highs of 35 degrees Celsius and above, but the evening should get pleasant. If the temperature differential between day and night results in dew, it will make the usually high-scoring Wankhede Stadium even more batting-friendly. The dew will be something all teams will keep an eye on with bigger matches, including one semi-final, coming later in the tournament.

Stats and trivia

• Suryakumar Yadav and Harmeet Singh have teamed up for Mumbai six times in first-class cricket, all in 2015. The one time they played against each other, during the 2024 T20 World Cup, Suryakumar scored a match-winning run-a-ball half-century in a tricky chase.
• India last lost a T20 World Cup match in 2022, the semi-final against England in Adelaide.
• India's 271 for 5 in their last T20I, against New Zealand, was their fourth score of 250 or above. No team has reached the landmark as often.

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