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Suryakumar’s brilliant blitz denies USA seismic shock in India’s T20 World Cup opener

February 7, 2026

In their T20 World Cup opener, India secured a 29-run victory over the USA thanks to Suryakumar Yadav's impressive innings of 84 runs off 49 balls. Despite a rocky start for India, Yadav's performance helped the team post a total of 161, which proved too challenging for the USA, who managed only 132 in response.

Suryakumar’s brilliant blitz denies USA seismic shock in India’s T20 World Cup opener

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Key Highlights

India scored 161 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs.
Suryakumar Yadav was the standout performer with 84 runs off 49 balls.
The USA team scored 132 runs for 8 wickets, falling short by 29 runs.
India began their T20 World Cup title defense with this win.
Yadav was named Player of the Match.

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Suryakumar’s brilliant blitz denies USA seismic shock in India’s T20 World Cup opener

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