India defeated the United States by 29 runs in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Saturday 7 February 2026, with the match starting at 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Wankhede Stadium holds 33,000 spectators and has hosted some of cricket’s most dramatic moments, including India’s 2011 ODI World Cup final victory.

India entered the 2026 T20 World Cup as defending champions, having won the 2024 edition held in the West Indies and United States. The 2024 title was India’s second T20 World Cup, following their 2007 triumph in the inaugural tournament. India’s squad combined the world’s top-ranked players with deep tactical reserves, making them the team every other side in the tournament wanted to avoid.

The United States made history at the 2024 T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan in the group stage, one of the biggest upsets in ICC tournament history. Since that landmark result, American cricket has grown rapidly, driven by diaspora talent, significant investment in infrastructure, and the momentum of hosting a major ICC event. The US side arrived in 2026 determined to prove that 2024 was not a one-off but a sign of genuine development.

India’s 29-run victory at Wankhede was controlled rather than spectacular, the kind of performance that champions produce when they know they are better without needing to prove it. For the United States, the defeat did not diminish their standing in the tournament; every match against a Full Member nation represents progress for a cricket program still building its foundations.

Timezone conversions for the 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: London: 13:30 GMT, New York: 08:30 EST, Sydney: 00:30 AEDT.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with 20 teams competing across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India won the final against New Zealand by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This Group A victory was India’s first step on the road to a third world title.

For timezone conversions, check Mumbai time, India time, and United States time.