India defeats USA by 29 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 opener

• India started their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey with a 29-run victory over the USA at Wankhede Stadium.
• After posting 161 for 9, India's bowlers restricted USA to 132 for 8, securing a positive start.
• Mohammad Siraj (2/29), Arshdeep Singh (2/18), and Axar Patel (2/24) led India's disciplined bowling attack.
• Suryakumar Yadav's crucial 84 off 49 balls rescued India's innings after a collapse to 77 for 6.
• USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk took 4/25, including three wickets in one over, but India's bowlers defended the total.