Who will open for India in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against USA?

Ishan Kishan will open with debutant Abhishek Sharma for India against the USA in the T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

Which Indian player has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury?

Pacer Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a knee injury and has been replaced by Mohammed Siraj.

Where will India play their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026?

India will play their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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India vs USA: World Cup defense begins with injury scare

7 Feb

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Summary

Harshit Rana ruled out with knee injury, Mohammed Siraj replaces him.
Abhishek Sharma makes World Cup debut with Ishan Kishan as opening partner.
India faces USA at Wankhede Stadium in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

India vs USA: World Cup defense begins with injury scare

Team India is set to commence its T20 World Cup 2026 title defense against the USA in a Group A match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. This opening game is the third fixture of the tournament's inaugural day.

World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma will make his World Cup debut, opening with Ishan Kishan, who secured his place after a strong performance against New Zealand. Tilak Varma also returns to the playing XI after recovering from an abdominal issue, with Sanju Samson benched.