India defeated USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed 84*(49) to help India put up a total of 161/9 despite being 46/4 at one stage. India restricted USA to 132/8. India have now won nine consecutive T20 World Cup matches (completed), the most by any team.