USA Exposes India's Kryptonite in T20 World Cup Opener; Batting Collapses in Mumbai

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Firstpost•07-02-2026, 20:57
USA Exposes India's Kryptonite in T20 World Cup Opener; Batting Collapses in Mumbai
- •India's star-studded batting lineup collapsed against USA in their T20 World Cup opener at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
- •Apart from Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84, no Indian batter scored over 30, as USA bowlers dominated.
- •Shadley van Schalkwyk's triple-wicket over in the powerplay dismantled India's middle order.
- •Dale Steyn's prediction about 'pace off' being India's kryptonite proved true on the slow Wankhede pitch.
- •Suryakumar Yadav's heroic 84 off 49 balls helped India reach a respectable 161/9 after a shaky start.
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