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USA Shocks India in T20 World Cup Upset
7 Feb
Summary
- USA bowlers dismissed India's top order, reducing them to 46/4 inside powerplay.
- Hardik Pandya contributed only five runs off six deliveries.
- India was 94/6 after 15 overs, struggling to post a fighting total.
On February 7, 2026, the USA cricket team delivered a significant upset against India in their T20 World Cup encounter at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The visitors' bowlers applied relentless pressure, with Ali Khan striking early and Shadley van Schalkwyk dismantling India's middle order. India was reduced to a dismal 46/4 within the powerplay overs.
Hardik Pandya's brief stay at the crease, yielding only five runs, further compounded India's difficulties. By the 13th over, India was struggling at 77/6. At the 15-over mark, the hosts were precariously placed at 94/6, with captain Suryakumar Yadav battling to salvage the innings.
Notably, India was playing this crucial opening match without the services of the unwell Jasprit Bumrah. Earlier, captain Suryakumar Yadav had cautioned his team against complacency in the ICC event, emphasizing the need for balanced performance.
