IND vs USA match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide marks the opening moment of India’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament begins on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka, with India facing the United States at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India enter the event as defending champions and hosts, while the USA arrive as a growing cricket nation after their strong showing in 2024. The match sets the tone for Group A and global attention.
IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide details are now confirmed by the ICC. India will play the United States in their opening Group A match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will be available on Star Sports and JioHotstar in India. Viewers in the US and Canada can watch on Willow TV, with USA matches also streaming free on Willow’s YouTube channel. Fans in the UK can follow the game on Sky Sports, while Prime Video will stream it in Australia and SKY Sport in New Zealand. Other regions can access coverage through SuperSport, CricLife Max, ESPN, and ICC.tv worldwide.
IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time in US
T20 World Cup 2026 match start time in the United States varies across time zones. The match kicks off at 7:00 PM IST on Saturday, February 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the Eastern Time Zone (ET), the IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time is 8:30 AM. In Central Time (CT), it starts at 7:30 AM. In Mountain Time (MT), it begins at 6:30 AM, and in Pacific Time (PT), the IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time is 5:30 AM. In Alaska (AKST), the game begins at 4:30 AM, and in Hawaii (HST) it starts at 3:30 AM. These US timings help fans plan how to watch the IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match live.
- Eastern Time (ET): 8:30 AM, Saturday
- Central Time (CT): 7:30 AM, Saturday
- Mountain Time (MT): 6:30 AM, Saturday
- Pacific Time (PT): 5:30 AM, Saturday
- Alaska Time (AKST): 4:30 AM, Saturday
- Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HST): 3:30 AM, Saturday
USA’s campaign begins
IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide begins USA’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played on Saturday, February 7, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India are the defending champions. The United States are playing their second T20 World Cup.
India will play the USA in a Group A match. The game will start at 9:00 AM ET. The toss will take place at 8:30 AM ET. The same day also features other Group A matches across India and Sri Lanka.
India open their title defence at home
India enter the tournament as holders after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. The team is led by Suryakumar Yadav. India are also aiming to win a T20 World Cup on home soil. India last played the USA in the 2024 World Cup and won that match in New York.
India’s recent T20 form shows high scores and consistent wins. The team has won seven of its last nine completed T20 matches. The side will rely on both batting depth and bowling options at Wankhede Stadium.
United States look to repeat past impact
The USA team made its World Cup debut in 2024. They defeated Pakistan in that edition and reached the Super 8 stage. Monank Patel leads the side in 2026. The USA will miss Aaron Jones, who is suspended for the tournament.
The team will aim to compete with a balanced lineup. The USA know that Group A includes India and Pakistan, along with Namibia and the Netherlands.
IND vs USA squads and predicted XIs
India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
USA squad: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
Match record and venue details
India and the USA have played one T20I match. India won that game. Wankhede Stadium last hosted a T20 World Cup match in 2016. Dew may play a role during the match, which can affect chasing teams.
How to watch IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 worldwide?
IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide viewing details are confirmed.
- In India, live telecast will be on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
- In the US and Canada, fans can watch on Willow TV. USA matches will also stream free on Willow’s YouTube channel.
- In the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports Cricket and NOW will carry the match.
- In Australia, Prime Video will stream games.
- In New Zealand, SKY Sport will show live coverage.
- In Italy, Sky Italia will broadcast Italy matches and key games.
- In South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport will air the match.
- In the UAE and MENA region, CricLife Max via StarzPlay will show games.
- In the Caribbean, ESPN will broadcast matches.
- Worldwide free streaming will be available on ICC.tv in remaining regions.
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FAQs
Q1: What is the IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time in US?
The IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match starts at 7:00 PM IST on February 7 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which is 8:30 AM ET, 7:30 AM CT, 6:30 AM MT, and 5:30 AM PT in the US.
Q2: How to watch IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live worldwide?
Fans can watch IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 live on Star Sports and JioHotstar in India, Willow TV in the US and Canada, Sky Sports in the UK, and ICC.tv worldwide.