The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is here, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. As defending champions (after their 2024 triumph), India enters the tournament with high expectations under new captain Suryakumar Yadav. The team has refreshed its lineup following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is, focusing on explosive batting, versatile all-rounders, and a potent bowling attack.
A key buildup event was the recent warm-up match between India A and the United States of America (USA) on February 2, 2026, at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. India A posted a commanding 238/3, powered by Narayan Jagadeesan’s blistering century (104 off 55 balls) and an unbeaten 60 from captain Ayush Badoni, with Tilak Varma adding 38 off 24 in his return from injury. USA fought back to 200 all out in 19.4 overs (Gous 44, Krishnamurthi 41), but Ravi Bishnoi’s 3/37 sealed a 38-run win for India A. This performance highlighted depth in India’s talent pool ahead of the main event.
The main tournament kicks off for India with their Group A opener against USA on February 7, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai—a highly anticipated clash given USA’s growing presence in T20 cricket.
India’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
India’s 15-member squad, announced in December 2025, blends youth, experience, and T20 specialists:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) – Explosive middle-order batter and leader.
- Abhishek Sharma – Dynamic left-handed opener and part-time spinner.
- Tilak Varma – Promising left-hander, strong in the middle order.
- Sanju Samson – Wicketkeeper-batter, aggressive top-order option.
- Shivam Dube – Power-hitting all-rounder.
- Ishan Kishan – Wicketkeeper-batter, explosive opener/middle-order.
- Hardik Pandya – Vice-captain material, pace-bowling all-rounder.
- Rinku Singh – Finisher extraordinaire.
- Axar Patel – Left-arm spinner and handy lower-order batter.
- Washington Sundar – Off-spinner and all-rounder.
- Arshdeep Singh – Left-arm pacer, death-bowling specialist.
- Jasprit Bumrah – World-class fast bowler and leader of the attack.
- Harshit Rana – Emerging fast bowler.
- Varun Chakaravarthy – Mystery spinner.
- Kuldeep Yadav – Wrist-spinner for variety.
This squad offers balance: aggressive openers, reliable finishers, multiple wicketkeeping options, and a varied bowling unit with pace, spin, and death-over expertise.
USA’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
USA, having qualified impressively and showing progress, named their squad recently. Led by Monank Patel, it includes a mix of local talent and experienced players:
- Monank Patel (Captain) – Top-order batter and leader.
- Andries Gous – Wicketkeeper-batter.
- Jessy Singh – All-rounder.
- Shehan Jayasuriya – Experienced batter.
- Milind Kumar – All-rounder.
- Shayan Jahangir – Batter.
- Saiteja Mukkamala – All-rounder.
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi – Batter.
- Harmeet Singh – All-rounder/spinner.
- Nosthush Kenjige – Spinner.
- Shadley Van Schalkwyk – All-rounder.
- Saurabh Netravalkar – Left-arm pacer.
- Ali Khan – Fast bowler.
- Mohammad Mohsin – All-rounder.
- Shubham Ranjane – All-rounder.
USA’s lineup features solid batting depth and bowling options, making them a potential upset threat in Group A.
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T20 World Cup 2026 ind vs usa : With the warm-up win fresh and the full squad locked in, India looks primed for another deep run. The India vs USA opener promises fireworks—home advantage, passionate crowds, and high stakes!
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