India began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tournament campaign on a winning note as they beat the United States of America by 29 runs in Match 3 of the tournament, played on February 7, Tuesday, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While batting first, India could only manage to score 161/9 in 20 overs, losing initial wickets, but a calm and confident knock by Captain Suryakumar Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 84 runs off 49 balls, helped India reach a fighting total.

The USA bowlers gave a good account of themselves, with Shadley van Schalkwyk bowling an excellent spell, taking four wickets for 25 runs. The breakthroughs he took at key intervals kept India under pressure, thereby restricting them from big scores.

In reply, the USA fought well and could score 132/8 in their 20 overs. Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Shubham Ranjane scored the highest, making 37 runs each, but the chase was not managed due to frequent wickets. Mohammed Siraj spearheaded the Indian bowling attack, taking 3/29. The rest of the bowlers also bowled well. Suryakumar Yadav was the standout player in that game with his match-winning contribution, while van Schalkwyk was also impressive for the losing team.

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Group B

Group C

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Group D

T20 World Cup 2026: Top Performers

Most Runs:

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – 84 runs
• Shimron Hetmyer (WI) – 64 runs
• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – 47 runs
• Richard Berrington (SCO) – 42 runs
• Shubham Ranjane (USA) – 37 runs

Most Wickets:

• Romario Shepherd (WI) – 5 wickets
• Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA) – 4 wickets
• Salman Mirza (PAK) – 3 wickets
• Mohammed Siraj (IND) – 3 wickets
• Jason Holder (WI) – 3 wickets

India will begin their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the USA on February 7 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India will look to begin the campaign with a convincing victory in front of their home supporters as defending champions.

Under the captaincy of SuryaKumar Yadav, this Indian team appears strong and balanced. The top order of their batting has been in great nick these days, while the team mix with spin and fast bowlers gives depth in all departments. India will thus seek to dominate right from the start and set the tone of the entire tournament. For the USA, this game will also be a great opportunity to get a proper test against one of the top teams in the world and an advantageous wide World Cup experience. The USA squad has gained useful experience from warm-up games and will try to play fearless cricket.

IND vs USA: Weather Report 

The weather in Mumbai is expected to be perfect for cricket. Skies will be clear, with no forecast of rainfall during the match. The temperature is expected to be about 30°C during the afternoon and should dip to nearly 23°C in the evening, hence comfortable for players and fans.

IND vs USA: Wankhede Stadium Stats (T20Is)

• Matches played: 9
• Average first-innings score: 197
• Average second-innings score: 170
• Teams winning batting first: 44%
• Teams winning bowling first: 56%
• Highest total: 247/9
• Lowest total: 97/10
• Highest chase: 230/8
• Lowest total defended: 209/5

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IND vs USA: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

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

United States of America (USA):

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

India is scheduled to play the United States of America in Match 3 of the  ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, the 7th of February, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Playing in front of their home crowd, India is sure to look to win the match to begin their title defense.

India come into the tournament in excellent form and will be full of confidence as defending champions. Playing at home only adds to their advantage. Under the leadership of Surya Kumar Yadav, the Indians have a strong combination of power hitters and bowlers, and they will look to dominate right from the first game.

Though they may not be up among the favorites, the USA team has in the past proved they can beat stronger teams, as evidenced by their victory over Pakistan in 2024, a match that is still fresh in memory. The USA, under the captaincy of Monank Patel, will try to play fearless cricket and begin their challenge in a positive fashion.

IND vs USA: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 1
• India Won: 1
• USA Won: 0
• Tied / No Result: 0

IND vs USA: Pitch Report

Wankhede Stadium is famous for high-scoring matches, particularly in T20 cricket. On its pitch, batsmen are able to score, due it's small boundaries. Dew occasionally is a factor during the course of night matches, so teams winning the toss might opt to field first and chase runs.

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IND vs USA: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

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

United States of America (USA):

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

Only a few teams remain to announce their squads for the 20-team ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and the United States are among them. While the tournament is less than two weeks away from beginning, the United States have suffered a major blow, as a star player has been provisionally suspended under the ICC anti-corruption code.

On Wednesday (January 28), the International Cricket Council (ICC) released a statement about the 31-year-old USA star cricketer Aaron Jones' provisional suspension due to breaching five anti-corruption codes of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC. 

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USA cricketer Aaron Jones breached five anti-corruption codes

The anti-corruption charges on Aaron Jones mostly related to the Bim10 tournament in 2023-24. While he breached three CWI anti-corruption codes, he also breached two ICC anti-corruption codes, which were related to international matches. 

Aaron Jones' five counts of anti-corruption charges are as follows:

• Article 2.1.1 of the CWI Code – Fixing, contriving to fix or otherwise influencing improperly, or being a party to an agreement or effort to fix or contrive in any way or otherwise influence improperly, the result, progress, conduct or other aspect of matches in the Bim10 tournament in 2023/24 (or attempting to do so).
• Article 2.4.2 of the CWI Code – Failing to disclose to Cricket West Indies details of any approaches or invitations to engage in conduct that would amount to a breach of the CWI Code.
• Article 2.4.4 of the CWI Code – Failing or refusing to cooperate with a reasonable investigation carried out by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) in relation to possible offences under the CWI Code.
• Article 2.4.4 of the ICC Code – Failing to disclose to the ICC ACU full deof any approaches or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct under the ICC Code.
• Article 2.4.7 of the ICC Code – Obstructing the ACU’s investigation into possible Corrupt Conduct by concealing and/or tampering with information that may have been relevant to the investigation, or which may have constituted evidence or led to the discovery of evidence of Corrupt Conduct.

 On Jones suspension, the ICC stated, "Jones has been provisionally suspended from all cricket with immediate effect and has 14 days from 28 January 2026 to respond to the charges.”

Aaron Jones is a star name for USA 

Aaron Jones has played 52 ODIs and 48 T20Is, where the right-handed batter has scored 1664 ODI runs (average 33.95 and strike rate 71.44) and 770 T20I runs (average 24.06 and strike rate 114.58). He is the second-leading ODI scorer and third-leading T20I scorer for the USA. While he scored one century and 11 half-centuries in his ODI career, also recorded two half-centuries in his T20I career. 

While the USA made their World Cup debut in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 as the co-hosts, the USA advanced to the Super Eight stage, which guided them to directly qualify for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which India and Sri Lanka will jointly host between February 7 and March 8. In that tournament, Aaron Jones was the second most run-scorer for his team with 162 runs in six innings, including the match-winning 94 not out off 40 balls in the tournament opener against Canada. 

USA fast bowler Ali Khan has revealed that his Indian visa application has been denied, less than a month before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The development has increased concern within the USA camp as the tournament closes.

Khan publicly shared the update and responded in a light manner, commenting, “India visa denied but KFC for the win,” in a calm mood despite the situation. However, the issue itself remains serious for the team as preparations continue.

As of now, Ali Khan’s case is the only confirmed one, but it has added uncertainty around the squad. USA Cricket and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have not yet issued any official statement on the matter.

More USA Players May Face Visa Problems

USA are placed in Group A and are scheduled to face hosts India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7. They will also play the Netherlands and Namibia in Chennai during the group stage. If the visa issue is not resolved soon, the team could be forced into late squad changes. Several reports and social media discussions suggest that other USA players, including wicketkeeper-batter Shayan Jahangir and bowlers Ehsan Adil and Mohammad Mohsin, may be facing similar visa hurdles. However, no formal confirmation has been given so far.

USA pacer Ali Khan message on his Instagram handle.#AliKhan #T20WorldCup

VC: AliKhan pic.twitter.com/aggs8U74BT

— Saleh Ayub (@SALEHAYUB3) January 13, 2026

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Visa complications have been a concern for associate teams ahead of India-hosted matches, especially for players with Pakistani origin or documentation links due to extra verification processes. Along with other travel-related issues, this has added to off-field challenges before the World Cup.

From a cricketing point of view, missing a frontline fast bowler like Ali Khan so close to the tournament would be a big setback. USA’s recent progress has been built around disciplined bowling and a settled core, and any late disruption to the pace attack could affect match plans and their chances of advancing in the competition.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stepped in to ensure that United States cricketers are not affected by the ongoing administrative crisis at USA Cricket. The ICC confirmed it is working closely with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to protect player welfare and ensure uninterrupted preparation for upcoming international commitments.

The ICC suspended USA Cricket in September for serious breaches of membership criteria. The situation deteriorated further when the governing body filed for bankruptcy after terminating its long-term commercial partnership with American Cricket Enterprises. As a result, USA Cricket has been unable to operate normally, prompting the ICC to take responsibility for safeguarding the national setup.

The ICC has committed to supporting the USA High Performance Programme throughout the suspension period, including providing financial assistance and operational oversight. The global body has indicated it is prepared to directly manage the programme to ensure contracted players continue to receive payments and structured support. Despite the suspension, U.S. national teams have retained their right to compete in ICC events and will continue preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Why the ICC’s Intervention Was Necessary

“[The ICC] is ready to provide funding for, and, if need be, run all aspects of the USA High Performance Programme during USAC's suspension, including honouring USA Cricket's obligations to pay the players selected and contracted to play for the USA teams,” the global body said in a statement.

The intervention comes at a crucial time, with USA teams scheduled to feature in multiple global events. These include the Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe from January, the Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February and March, and cricket’s return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028. The ICC has made it clear it will not allow governance issues to compromise the USA’s participation or competitiveness at international tournaments.

USA Cricket, which has filed for bankruptcy, had earlier rejected the ICC’s offer to provide funding through a loan that required the payment of player and staff salaries. The U.S. men’s team is also scheduled to take part in next year’s T20 World Cup, starting in February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to suspend the United States of America Cricket (USAC) in the process of hitting the reset button as they look to overhaul the leadership and governance structure of the sport. The decision, which won’t impact their participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, has been taken by the ICC board in a virtual meeting.

The actual reasons for the suspension, before the T20 World Cup, are not clear, but it has come just over two months after the ICC granted the association three months to hold the free and fair elections and carry out the governance reforms. That was the time when the ICC reiterated that the association would remain ‘on notice’ as it has been the case since July 2024.

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USA chairman, Venu Pisike, revealed that there had been ‘no communication’ from the ICC on the suspension, which doesn’t have an immediate effect on the game, which is a part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games. As the hosts, the USA are expected to be one of the six teams to contest for medals in both men’s and women’s categories.

ICC decides to suspend USA cricket

 The roadmap is comprised of six steps and was drawn by the ICC’s Normalization Committee, which is headed by the ICC chairman, Jay Shah. Before that, the committee met with the top of the association’s chairman and the CEO twice in April, virtually and in person in June. Following that, the USCA would step down from the fresh elections and would apply for the NGB status.

The ICC revealed that a comprehensive review of the USA cricket will be undertaken in close consultation. It’s, however, not clear who would oversee the operations of the game in the country at the moment.

ACE (American Cricket Enterprise) opted to legally challenge the termination. The former New Zealand all-rounder, Corey Anderson, who moved to the USA and became eligible to play in 2022, is now the operations director of the Association. He reckoned that the differences between the USAC and ACE had put the players in an uncertain state for their future.

The Zimbabwe Women's cricket team is on a historic tour of the United States of America, with the two countries playing their first-ever bilateral series. The thrilling tour from April 25 to May 3, 2025, features three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and two One Day Internationals (ODIs), providing an exciting chance for fans in North America to watch international women's cricket.

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Zimbabwe Women's Tour of USA 2025: Full Schedule

T20I Series

• 1st T20I: April 25, 2025 – Zimbabwe Women won by 28 runs
• 2nd T20I: April 27, 2025 – Scheduled for today, and will be held shortly
• 3rd T20I: April 29, 2025

ODI Series

• 1st ODI: May 1, 2025
• 2nd ODI: May 3, 2025

All the matches are being held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Recent Match Results 

1st T20I

In the 1st T20I, played on April 25, 2025, the Zimbabwe Women won a 28-run match against the USA Women. The strong batting of Zimbabwe, led by seasoned players such as Josephine Nkomo, and good bowling ensured that they secured an important 1-0 lead in the series.

2nd T20I (27th April, 2025)

The 2nd T20I will be played today, April 27, 2025, and will be a short while away. Both sides will seek to dominate this match as they head into the remaining games in the series. The 2nd T20I will be a crucial match, determining who has the advantage going into the third T20I to be played on April 29.

Zimbabwe Women's Tour of USA 2025: Key Players to Watch out for

Both sides have some top players who will be instrumental in determining the series. Here are the key players to watch out for:

Zimbabwe Women

Josephine Nkomo: A talented all-rounder with immense experience, Josephine Nkomo will play a vital role for Zimbabwe in both the batting and bowling departments.

Modester Mupachikwa: A talented wicketkeeper and batter, Modester Mupachikwa is renowned for her capability to anchor the innings and her excellent reflexes at the stumps. She is one of the most important Zimbabwean players in the middle order.

USA Women

Aditiba Chudasama (Captain): Aditiba Chudasama, the USA Women's team captain, is a seasoned all-rounder with known tact. Chudasama will play a pivotal role in guiding her team and being balanced through her performances with bat and ball.

Chetna Pagydyala: One of the USA's most explosive hitters, Chetna Pagydyala can flip a game around within a few overs. Her attacking nature of play and her capability to speed up the scoring will play a key role in the success of the USA Women's team in the series.

The Zimbabwe Women's tour of USA 2025 will provide competitive cricket, thrilling performances, and new rivalries. Both sides are ready for a series that will shape their trajectories towards future global tournaments.

The USA amazed audiences on Tuesday by defending only 122 runs against Oman in an ODI, thus setting a new low for the smallest number of runs to be defended in a full-length men's ODI. They won by 57 runs in a match that was completely dominated by the spin-bowling.

Nosthush Kenjige stole the show with the ball, taking 5 wickets for just 11 runs in 7.3 overs, thus blowing Oman away. Oman cracked under the pressure and got dismissed for a measly total of just 65 runs which is their lowest total in the history of men’s international cricket.

Over 4800+ ODI cricket matches, Lowest successfully defended ODI score. 122 made by USA 🇺🇸 against Oman 🇴🇲 (85 allOUT) today.

Previous one, 1985/03/22 India 🇮🇳 126 allout against Pakistan 🇵🇰. Won by 38 runs.

🏏🏆️#omavusa pic.twitter.com/uCyG5EPLjq

— Ishara (@Ishara23032) February 18, 2025

Milind Kumar was also instrumental in the match with his off-spin, he picked up 2 wickets for 17 runs, one of which was the key dismissal of Oman’s captain, Jatinder Singh, who managed only 7 runs. Yasir Mohammed added 2 wickets for 10 runs, while Harmeet Singh chipped in with 1 for 25. In the end, Kenjige finished the game in style by taking the wicket of No. 11 Siddharth Bukkapatnam, who was bowled for a duck and thereby, the USA made history by winning the match.

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History books rewritten in Al-Amerat!

USA claim an ODI record in a stunning League 2 defence 👇 #OMAvUSAhttps://t.co/BJNF6rWEKG

— ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2025

The pitch conditions massively tilted the advantage in favor of spinners, and not a single over of pace was bowled for the entire duration of the match. Oman went with a five-spinner attack, but the USA responded with much restraint as their own slow bowlers—Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Yasir Mohammed, and Kenjige.

Oman had aimed to replicate their recent success with spin against Namibia, and their bowlers started strong, reducing the USA to 5 wickets down within 13 overs. Captain Monank Patel was dismissed for a duck, while Aaron Jones and Sanjay Krishnamurthi each scored 16 runs.

But Milind Kumar was strong in a gritty, unbeaten 47 that saw six boundaries hit and guaranteed the USA breach the 100-run barrier. It was sufficient because Oman's batting order capitulated under a never-ending onslaught of spin bowling.

Ultimately, it was a record victory for the USA that confirmed even the lowest scores could be defended when using the proper tactics and techniques.

Long before the iconic Ashes rivalry between Australia and England, the United States and Canada set the stage for international cricket; the first official international cricket match took place in 1844, a historic encounter that marked the beginning of cricket’s journey beyond the British Isles. As these two teams prepare to face each other once again in the T20 World Cup 2024 opener, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the rich history and enduring significance of this rivalry.

The First International Cricket Match

The inaugural international cricket match between the USA and Canada was held from September 24 to 26, 1844, at the St George’s Cricket Club in Manhattan, New York. This event, billed as “The United States of America versus the British Empire’s Canadian Province,” drew significant attention, with spectator numbers ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 and bets totalling an estimated $100,000 to $120,000—a staggering sum for the time. The prize money for the match was $1,000, which, adjusted for inflation, is equivalent to about $32,700 today.

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The 1844 match was a low-scoring affair, but it was packed with excitement and drama. Canada emerged victorious by 23 runs.

USA and Canada in T20 World Cup 2024

In a historical twist, the same two teams that contested the first international cricket match will face each other in the T20 World Cup 2024 opener. The USA qualified for the tournament as co-hosts, while Canada earned its spot by winning the Americas Qualifier. This match, to be held in Dallas, marks the first T20 World Cup appearance for both sides, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.

Grand Prairie Stadium: The Venue

The much-anticipated match will be held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. With a seating capacity of 7,000, the venue has been prepared to welcome fans for this historic encounter. However, the buzz around the game has been muted, and there are concerns that the stadium may not be packed to capacity.

USA’s Recent Form and Prospects

The USA cricket team comes into the World Cup with a promising track record. Despite playing only seven T20Is since the 2022 T20 World Cup—all within the last two months—they have shown considerable pedigree. Their 4-0 series win over Canada and a 2-1 victory against Bangladesh at home highlight their potential to surprise stronger teams in the tournament.

Canada’s Journey to the World Cup

Canada’s road to the T20 World Cup 2024 was paved with hard-fought victories in the Americas Qualifier. The team, buoyed by key performances from its star players, looks to carry this momentum into the World Cup. While they face challenges, Canada’s blend of experienced campaigners and young talent offers hope for a competitive tournament.