A veteran of many battles at the Wankhede Stadium, Suryakumar’s unbeaten 84 off 49 balls was a blend of gritty rescue and defiant counter-attack against a USA bowling attack that proved far from pushovers (Picture credit: AP)
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News1808-02-2026, 00:28

Suryakumar, Siraj Lead India to Gritty T20 WC Win Over USA

  • Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 off 49 balls rescued India after a top-order collapse against USA in the T20 World Cup opener.
  • Mohammed Siraj, replacing Jasprit Bumrah, delivered an incisive spell, taking 3/29 and two wickets in his first over.
  • India secured a 29-run victory, restricting USA to 132/8 after setting a target of 161.
  • USA's chase faltered after slipping to 13/3, with Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, and Shubham Ranjane making useful but insufficient contributions.
  • Shadley van Schalkwyk starred for USA with 4/25, challenging India's batting lineup before Suryakumar's heroics.

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