India and Pakistan were off to winning starts on the opening day of the 2026 T20 World Cup, though they were made to work hard by USA and Netherlands respectively. Image: Reuters/AP
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Firstpost07-02-2026, 23:23

T20 World Cup 2026: India, Pakistan Secure Scratchy Wins; Group A Scenarios Emerge

  • India defeated USA by 29 runs in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match, with Suryakumar Yadav scoring a crucial 84* off 49 balls.
  • Pakistan secured a narrow victory against Netherlands, with Faheem Ashraf's unbeaten 29* off 11 deliveries sealing the win.
  • Suryakumar Yadav's innings saved India from a precarious 77/6, helping them plunder 75 runs in the last six overs.
  • India currently leads Group A with a Net Run Rate of +1.450, while Pakistan is second with +0.240.
  • USA and Netherlands showed impressive performances, indicating potential upsets in the remaining group stage matches.

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