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India vs USA: T20 World Cup Opener Set for Thriller
7 Feb
Summary
- India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, face USA in the opening match.
- The Wankhede Stadium pitch is expected to favor batsmen with shorter boundaries.
- USA has shown scoring potential, losing a warm-up match by a narrow margin.

India, the current T20 World Cup holders, are set to clash with the USA in the tournament's opening fixture this Saturday. Captained by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team will aim to establish early momentum in the high-stakes competition. The expected bowling attack features Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, supported by all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. The batting lineup relies on Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Rinku Singh.
The USA team brings players with experience in Mumbai's playing conditions, including Saurabh Netravalkar and Harmeet Singh. They recently showcased their scoring prowess by losing a warm-up match to New Zealand by a mere seven runs. The Wankhede Stadium's flat pitch and short boundaries suggest a high-scoring encounter, though early movement might aid fast bowlers.




