India struck at a crucial moment in the T20 World... ... Skipper Surya Salvages Game Against USA

India struck at a crucial moment in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against the United States of America with Milind Kumar stumped for 34, giving Varun Chakaravarthy a key breakthrough. At 12.4 overs, the USA were 76 for 4, needing 86 runs from 44 balls with the required run rate climbing to 11.73.

Sanjay Krishnamurthi is batting on 25 from 22 balls, while Shubham Ranjane has just arrived and struck a boundary to move to 4 off 2 balls, as the USA look for quick runs after the partnership was broken.

Varun Chakaravarthy has been effective in the middle overs, conceding just 15 runs in three overs and picking up one wicket. Hardik Pandya bowled a costly spell, giving away 18 runs in 1.4 overs, but India still maintained control of the chase.

In the last five overs, the USA scored 38 runs but lost one wicket, with India tightening their grip as the asking rate continued to rise.

Update: 2026-02-07 16:37 GMT

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