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T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Siraj RESCUE India in opener vs USA, star in 29 run win
24htopnews | February 8, 2026 2:06 AM CST

T20 World Cup 2026: Skipper Suryakumar Yadavs masterful batting along with Mohammed Sirajs incisive opening spell defined defending champions Indias gritty 29-run victory over the United States despite a dramatic top-order collapse in the T20 World Cup opener on Saturday. Skipper Suryakumars unbeaten 84 off 49 balls saved India with a fearless counter-attack against a spirited USA bowling attack. Drawing on his experience at the home ground Suryakumars patience and discipline proved crucial as India found themselves reeling at 77 for 6 midway through the innings. Suryakumar launched a late onslaught as he smashed 10 fours and four sixes guiding India from a precarious 128/7 in the 18th over to a respectable 161/9. USA were all-out at 132/8 especially in comparison to their first-innings show in which bowlers kept the high-flying Indians on a tight leash and held on to their catches.


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