T20 World Cup India vs USA Preview: Match details, toss update, live streaming and more

Defending champions India will begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the United States in Match 3 of Group A at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Saturday, February 7. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss set for 6:30 PM IST, as Suryakumar Yadav’s side looks to make a strong start to their title defence on home soil.

T20 World Cup India vs USA: Toss Update

USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first against India, opting to take advantage of the evening conditions and potential dew at the Wankhede Stadium.

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India enter the tournament as favourites to become the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title, while Monank Patel-led USA will aim to spring an early surprise in their campaign opener.

India and the USA have faced each other just once in T20 internationals, with the Men in Blue winning that encounter during the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York. After opting to field first, India restricted the USA to 110/8, with Arshdeep Singh starring with figures of 4/9, while Hardik Pandya chipped in with 2/14. Suryakumar Yadav then anchored the chase with an unbeaten 50, as India sealed a comfortable seven-wicket victory.

India vs. USA T20 World Cup: Key Players to Watch

India have received a late boost with Mohammed Siraj drafted into the squad following Harshit Rana’s knee injury, while Tilak Varma has regained full fitness. Washington Sundar remains a reserve option as he continues recovering from a side strain, with Axar Patel expected to lead the spin department. India’s hopes will rest heavily on captain Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.

For the USA, Andries Gous is set to return after missing their previous T20I, strengthening the top order and wicketkeeping duties. With Aaron Jones suspended, the batting order is expected to reshuffle, with skipper Monank Patel and Saurabh Netravalkar key figures in their campaign.

India vs. USA T20 World Cup: Match Details

Fixture: India vs USA, Match 3, Group A

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Time: 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT)

When is the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 toss?

The toss for the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match will take place at 6:30 PM IST, 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

India vs. USA T20 World Cup: Live Streaming Details

Where to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live in India?

The live broadcast of the India vs USA T20 World Cup match will be available on the Star Sports Network TV channels, while the live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.

Where to watch India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live in the USA & Canada?

Live Streaming (USA & Canada):
The live streaming of the India vs USA T20 World Cup match will be available on the Willow TV app and website, with additional coverage on Cricbuzz.

Free Streaming:
All Team USA matches, including this clash against India, will be streamed free on Willow TV’s official YouTube channel.

TV Broadcast (USA & Canada):
The match will be televised on Willow TV, with access also available via Sling TV packages.

India vs. USA T20 World Cup: Probable Playing XIs

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

USA: Andries Gous, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel (C), Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar.