IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 Predicted XI, Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Where To Watch India vs USA Match Live?

IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 Predicted XI, Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Defending champions India begin their T20 World Cup campaign against the United States of America at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, a venue steeped in history as the site of their 2011 ODI World Cup victory.

Pacer Harshit Rana has been ruled out with a knee injury, while all-rounder Washington Sundar's fitness remains in doubt.

Adding to their troubles, pace ace Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the opening game is in doubt as he battles a viral fever. and is likely to start alongside Arshdeep Singh in the pace attack. The spin unit is expected to feature Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel.

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India have a robust batting line-up with Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma all in top form.

Toss: The match toss between India and USA will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

Time: February 07, 7 PM IST

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Where To Watch India and USA Match Live In India?

The T20 World Cup match between India and USA will be live-streamed in India on the JioHotstar app and website.

IND vs USA Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:

The Wankhede Stadium's pitch offers a balanced match between bat and ball, though it generally favours bowlers, assisting both spinners and pacers. Opting to bowl first seems prudent given the dew forecast, which could aid the chasing team.

IND vs USA Mumbai Weather Forecast

Saturday's forecast indicates a hazy morning at 30°C, rising to 35°C in the afternoon before falling to 25°C in the evening, setting the stage for a picturesque day at the Wankhede Stadium.

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IND vs USA Predicted XIs:

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

USA’s predicted XI: Saiteja Mukkamalla, Andries Gous (wk), Shayan Jahangir, Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan.

India vs USA Squads

India Squad: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar.

United States of America Squad: Monank Patel(c), Andries Gous(w), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shayan Jahangir, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Shehan Jayasuriya, Jasdeep Singh, Sanjay Krishnamurthi.