US EditionIndia vs USA LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Siraj, Arshdeep Kickstart Redemption with Quick Wickets
Mohammed Siraj replaces injured Harshit Rana as Jasprit Bumrah misses opener due to viral fever, with USA winning the toss and opting to bowl in the T20 World Cup 2026 opener.
- India and the United States meet at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, February 7 for the Group-A opener, with the USA winning the toss and opting to bowl.
- After a warm-up injury sidelined a pacer, Harshit Rana pulled out with right-knee discomfort and the BCCI medical team ruled him unfit, prompting Mohammed Siraj's last-minute draft.
- Jasprit Bumrah was ruled unavailable after falling ill, sidelined with a viral fever, and Sanju Samson was dropped while Ishan Kishan retained the wicketkeeper-opener slot in strong form.
- India's limited availability forced selection trade‑offs on Day 1 with only 13 fully fit players, as management avoided risking senior pacers ahead of high‑stakes matches against Pakistan and Namibia.
- Amid boycott reports, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 features 20 teams competing over a month with 55 games, culminating in the March 8 final.
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