Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 7, 2026 at 07:00 PM

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In a Group A Twenty20 World Cup match on February 7, 2026, India defeated the United States by 29 runs. India, the tournament co-hosts, recovered from a precarious 77-6 to post 161-9, largely due to captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 off 49 balls. The United States, after electing to field first, struggled to chase the target, ultimately finishing at 132-8. The Indian top order collapsed early, with Shadley van Schalkwyk taking three wickets in a single over. Yadav's innings proved crucial in rescuing India and securing the victory.

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Hardik Pandya 40% Ishan Kishan 40% Tilak Varma 40% Shivam Dube 40% Shubham Ranjane 40% Rinku Singh 40% Monank Patel 50% Abhishek Sharma 50% Shadley van Schalkwyk ×260% United States ×380% Suryakumar Yadav ×590% India ×890%

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t20 world cup 100% suryakumar yadav 90% india 90% united states 80% cricket 70% world cup win 60% t20 60% batting collapse 50% shadley van schalkwyk 40%

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