Last Updated on 2 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Defending champions India will meet the United States of America (USA) in the 3rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, will host this game on 7th February 2026 at 7 PM IST. 

India is in excellent form in the shortest format. They just defeated New Zealand 4-1 and will be pretty confident coming to this World Cup. Abhishek Sharma has been in exceptional form since his T20I debut, while Ishan Kishan’s comeback is inspiring, and it feels like he’ll hit sixes in his sleep as well. 

Suryakumar Yadav too came back in form just at the right time, while Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya form a strong batting unit. Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Mohammed Siraj will be the key bowlers for India alongside Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel. The Indian side has good batting depth and a strong bowling unit. 

On the other hand, the USA did well in the last T20 World Cup considering the expectations. They’ll be eager to improve on that in this tournament. They have some exciting players in Shubham Ranjane, Saiteja Mukamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, and Monank Patel. 

They’ll have to be at their best as a team if they are to give India a hard time in this game. Saurabh Netravalkar will lead the bowling attack, and he’ll be assisted by Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Shadley van Schalwyk, and Ali Khan.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 3rd Match: IND vs USA Probable Playing XIs

India: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Varun Chakaravarthy

USA: 1. Saiteka Mukamalla, 2. Andire Gous, 3. Monank Patel (c & wk), 4. Sanjay Krishnamurthy, 5. Milind Kumar, 6. Shubham Ranjane, 7. Harmeet Singh, 8. Mohammad Mohsin, 9. Shadley van Shalwyk, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Saurabh Netravalkar

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

A good batting track with something for the pace bowlers, especially with the new ball, is the historical nature of the Wankhede wicket. The pacers will get good bounce and movement with the new ball. Batting will become easier as the game progresses, as dew will play a key role. Teams will prefer chasing, and scores in the range of 150-160 are expected, but it can be way more if India bats first. 

The weather will be clear with no chance of rain, and the temperature will be around 25-26 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs USA 3rd Match of the T20 World Cup 2026: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Ishan Kishan has been in terrific touch lately. He scored 215 runs in four games against New Zealand at an average of 53.75 and a whopping strike rate of 231.18, including a fifty and a hundred. He will be a top C/VC choice as well. 

Key batter picks: 

• Abhishek Sharma looks to attack from the first ball. He scored 182 runs in five games against the Kiwis at an average of 45.50, striking at 249.31, including two fifties. Abhishek will be a popular C/VC option.
• Suryakumar Yadav was at his best in the recent series against New Zealand, scoring 242 runs in five matches. He averaged 80.66 at a strike rate of 196.74 with three fifties to his name. Surya will be an ideal C/VC pick as well, especially while batting first.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Hardik Pandya will do the late hitting duties and bowl 3-4 overs as well. He might not get enough time with the bat to make an impact, but he can pick up a wicket or two. Pandya will be a must in your fantasy teams.
• Shivam Dube is another one who bats low but can contribute with the ball. He has been chipping in with wickets consistently and is in good form as well with the bat.
• Axar Patel will bowl his full quota and can be promoted up the order to keep the left-right combination going. He can trouble USA’s middle order and will be a must in your fantasy teams.

Key bowler picks: 

• Jasprit Bumrah loves playing at the Wankhede Stadium, and he will be an excellent captain choice in fantasy cricket for this game. He can pick up wickets in clusters and will be someone you can’t miss out on in this game.
• Varun Chakaravarthy is a genuine wicket-taker. He can go through the USA’s batting unit in this match. The mystery spinner is expected to do well in this game, and you can make him C/VC in some of your teams.
• Arshdeep Singh is another must-have in your fantasy teams. He can pick up wickets with the new ball and will fancy his chances against the USA’s top order. He will be a good C/VC option as well.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Shubham Ranjane
• Tilak Varma
• Ali Khan
• Saurabh Netravalkar

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 3rd Match: IND vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 3rd Match: IND vs USA Match Prediction: Who will win?

India are clear favoruites to win this game. They have the home advantage, a well-balanced team with plenty of quality players, and a strong bowling unit. It should be a one-sided affair, but cricket is unpredictable, and they still need to perform. 

India to win.

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