Suryakumar Yadav Fights Back as India Reach 86/6 vs USA

India inched forward after a tough middle phase to reach 86 for 6 in 14 overs against the United States of America in their T20 World Cup 2026 match after being asked to bat first. Suryakumar Yadav is leading the resistance with **30 runs off 28 balls**, including four boundaries.

Axar Patel has just arrived at the crease and is yet to score. The partnership between the two has added nine runs from eight balls so far as India look to rebuild after losing wickets in quick succession.

Earlier, Hardik Pandya was dismissed for 5, caught by Saiteja Mukkamalla off Harmeet Singh, leaving India in deep trouble. In the last five overs, India managed 33 runs but lost two wickets.

For the USA, Harmeet Singh and Mohammad Mohsin kept things tight, conceding just 27 runs in their combined spells while picking up a wicket each, as the American bowlers continued to apply pressure.