IND vs USA 1st Match Preview:

The India team will lock horns with the United States of America in the third Match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This match will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, on Saturday evening. India is in stellar form and heads into this event after winning the recent T20I series against New Zealand by 4-1. Surya kumar Yadav-led side is ready to start their campaign on a victory note.

On the other hand, the United States of America is currently struggling with its poor form. They have managed to win only two matches out of the last five. The USA is a relatively new team in the cricket world, but under the leadership of Monank Patel, they will certainly be looking to explore their prospects in this major event.

Recent Performance: 

IND: W, W, L, W, W

USA: L, L, W, W, L

IND vs USA Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: IND vs USA 
• Date: 7th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 28–29°C

• Rain Chances: 2%

• Conditions: Hazy sunshine

 The weather is expected to be perfectly pleasant during this match.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: 

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is a high-scoring venue where batsmen from both sides can play their shots freely. The effect of dew is also possible in this night match. Traditionally, the pitch here has offered some assistance to fast bowlers.

• Win Batting First: 44%

• Win Bowling First: 56%

• Best Suited For: Pacers (63%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 197

• Average 2nd Innings: 170

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

IND vs USA Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy

United States of America (USA) Probable 11:

Andries Gous (WK), Shehan Jayasuriya, Shayan Jehangir, Monank Patel (captain), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, and Saurabh Netravalkar

Top Picks from India 

Top Picks from the United States of America 

IND vs USA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND vs USA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

After Toss Update.

IND vs USA Dream11 Tips: 

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

India is more likely to win this match. Indian players are in excellent form, and they also have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Cricket Winner expert is backing IND to win this match.

Prediction: IND to win.

IND vs USA FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND vs USA match today?

India (IND) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs USA Dream11 team?

Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Andries Gous, Shubham Ranjane and Monank Patel 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 170 and 197 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.