Tezzbuzz Desk- In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team defeated the United States of America (USA) by 29 runs in its first group match. In this match played at Wankhede Stadium on 7 February (Saturday), India batted first and set a target of 162 runs. In response, the American team collapsed for 132 runs in 20 overs.

A brilliant innings by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav ensured India’s victory. He scored unbeaten 84 runs on 49 balls, which included 10 fours and 4 sixes. For this excellent performance he was chosen ‘Player of the Match’.

Suryakumar Yadav has now become the Indian cricketer to win ‘Player of the Match’ the most number of times in T20 Internationals, 17 times, surpassing Virat Kohli (16). The special thing is that Suryakumar has won this award 4 times in the T20 World Cup, while Yuvraj Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin and Rohit Sharma have won this award 3 times each.

India has now won 9 consecutive matches in the T20 World Cup, which is the biggest record of any team. Earlier, South Africa (8) and Australia (8) had the records. Left arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh took 2 wickets against America. His tally of wickets in the T20 World Cup now stands at 29, behind only Enrique Norqua (30) and Wanindu Hasaranga (29).

Most wins in T20 World Cup (India)

1. India – 9 (2024-26)


2. South Africa – 8 (2024)


3. Australia – 8 (2022-24)


4. India – 7 (2012-14)

Most ‘Player of the Match’ in T20 International (India)

1. Suryakumar Yadav – 17 (105 matches)


2. Virat Kohli – 16 (125 matches)


3. Rohit Sharma – 14 (159 matches)


4. Akshar Patel – 8 (88 matches)

Most ‘Player of the Match’ in T20 World Cup (India)

1. Virat Kohli – 8


2. Suryakumar Yadav – 4*


3. Yuvraj Singh – 3


4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 3


5. Rohit Sharma – 3

With this victory, the Indian team has become the team with the most consecutive wins in the T20 World Cup and the performance of Suryakumar Yadav has given an exciting start to Team India.