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Suryakumar Yadav

Also known as: Suryakumar · India captain

India cricket captain who scored 84 runs in the T20 World Cup opener against USA at the Wankhede Stadium.

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India beats USA in T20 World Cup opening match

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India captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 and Mohammed Siraj's three wickets helped India recover from 77-6 to post 161-9, defeating the USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup opener at the Wankhede Stadium. The USA managed 132-8 in reply despite a strong fourth-wicket partnership.

8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 February

  1. India beats USA in T20 World Cup opening match

    India captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 and Mohammed Siraj's three wickets helped India recover from 77-6 to post 161-9, defeating the USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup opener at the Wankhede Stadium. The USA managed 132-8 in reply despite a strong fourth-wicket partnership.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. T20 World Cup begins Saturday amid political turmoil and boycotts

    Cricket's T20 World Cup starts Saturday with India as tournament favourites, but political tensions have overshadowed the build-up: Bangladesh was kicked out over security concerns, and Pakistan has refused to face India in a group match on government orders, citing diplomatic strains.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

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