The win was powered by a captain’s knock from Suryakumar Yadav and a clinical bowling performance led by Mohammed Siraj, who stepped in as a late replacement for the ill Jasprit Bumrah.
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.
There is a strong sense of déjà vu attached to the group, with India, Pakistan and the United States drawn together once again, mirroring the alignment from the previous edition of the tournament.
