India (161/9) defeat USA (132/8) by 29 runs in the match 3 of T20I World Cup 2026

[Champ_Pal]

What a poor display by India today. Couldn't watch any match due to father's hospital visit. But man ..beizzati hone wali thi aaj

Too many first ball ducks.

Rinku is useless. He is a one trick pony and does not deserve a spot in the team for his batting alone. Played a 6(14) pathetic innings.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Good match by USA without sky could have been an upset

 

[RexRex]

Bumrah and Arshdeep are the best death bowlers, India r lucky

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bowlers win tournaments. Not batsmen. India won it for us.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Mohsin gone

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Anything around 135, usa would have chased this

 

[Devadwal]

USA made India sweat. Had them in trouble multiple times. But could not take advantage of it.
Well played USA

USA players are thinking they have extra 50% tariff so they only need to score 130 here. Lol

 

[zn426]

It was a missed opportunity for a big upset.
Let's see if we can at least bat out the innings.

 

[Devadwal]

Yar 130 bana do please

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

@uppercut

 

[Josh]

Too many first ball ducks.

Rinku is useless. He is a one trick pony and does not deserve a spot in the team for his batting alone. Played a 6(14) pathetic innings.

Yes don't understand the hype about Rinku..to be honest, he has hardly got any chance to bat long as top order mostly bathed through the innings in most of the matches leading up to the WC

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Shubham has shown heart, playing after an injury.

 

[globetrotter]

Pandya most expensive today..... he needs to rolled back hair color to black

 

[OldWarHorse]

Good game.

Americans by now know they shouldn't upset Indians on their land

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What a poor display by India today. Couldn't watch any match due to father's hospital visit. But man ..beizzati hone wali thi aaj

Hope your father is ok brother

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Yar 130 bana do please

There you go.

 

[Sachin fan]

Had to tune in..phone is pinging even Indian colleagues saying something fishy.

As soon as I tune in.

Indians struggling to take a wicket.

Milind Kumar says don't worry India not losing on my watch. Goes for a cheeky walk down the pitch and a wink to the wicket keeper

Cricket has really died in this world cup.

The most entertaining part of any tournament is the brain dead conspiracy theory Pak fans come up with.

I mean how dumb do you need to be to think to fix teams need to get into good positions and then lose instead of losing from ball 1? Won't it make more sense to not try from ball 1 if it was fixed?


Here's one conspiracy from me - Netherlands were pwning Pakistan with short and short of length balls and easily winning but decided to bowl full to faheem last 2 overs for no reason.

Call came from ICC to keep Pakistan in the tournament?

 

[jnaveen1980]

The most entertaining part of any tournament is the brain dead conspiracy theory Pak fans come up with.

I mean how dumb do you need to be to think to fix teams need to get into good positions and then lose instead of losing from ball 1? Won't it make more sense to not try from ball 1 if it was fixed?


Here's one conspiracy from me - Netherlands were pwning Pakistan with short and short of length balls and easily winning but decided to bowl full to faheem last 2 overs for no reason.

Call came from ICC to keep Pakistan in the game?

Indian born Shubham is showing spirit even with playing on one leg. But Pakistan born Ali khan ran away lol This show the difference between attitude of these players.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Another wicket for Siraj

 

[sweep_shot]

All over.

India win by 29 runs.

 

[Sachin fan]

Indian born Shubham is showing spirit even with playing on one leg. But Pakistan born Ali khan ran away lol This show the difference between attitude of these players.

All Pakistanis are good is to make brain dead conspiracy theories. Instead of focusing on the actual game.

 

[CricVet]

All over.

India win by 29 runs.

Good job Pak & SA Americans to make a game!

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Being serious for a bit, if USA can keep on like this, Shubham and Ali Khan recover in time, they can give Pakistan a heck of a good game.

These are not your trad rollover minnows.

 

[Sachin fan]

India's NRR better than Pakistan.

 

[Sachin fan]

Good job Pak & SA Americans to make a game!

Lying again as usual

"Indian born Shubham is showing spirit even with playing on one leg. But Pakistan born Ali khan ran away lol This show the difference between attitude of these players."

 

[zn426]

Let's leave the political Pakistan/India statements off of this shall we?

Milind and Sanjay figured out what needed to be done. Look for the single boundary and keep hitting singles. Ranjane definitely had the power hitting needed to get that done but with his knee out he couldn't take the singles and doubles that would have kept the pressure off the run rate.

Losing by 29 runs not ideal but we're placed well for future matches. Given today's performance I think we're at worst third in this group and have a shot to advance if we beat Pakistan.

 

[sweep_shot]

Good job Pak & SA Americans to make a game!

Indeed.

Netra played for India effectively. USA had 10 players today.

 

[Kianig89]

So India off the mark, clearly the WC is their to lose, hot favourites by a distance

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Indeed.

Netra played for India effectively. USA had 10 players today.

Yes, he may join team India soon after his valuable services. Same goes for their captain.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Let's leave the political Pakistan/India statements off of this shall we?

Milind and Sanjay figured out what needed to be done. Look for the single boundary and keep hitting singles. Ranjane definitely had the power hitting needed to get that done but with his knee out he couldn't take the singles and doubles that would have kept the pressure off the run rate.

Losing by 29 runs not ideal but we're placed well for future matches. Given today's performance I think we're at worst third in this group and have a shot to advance if we beat Pakistan.

Sanjay played age group cricket in Bengaluru. He is a very good talent. Has bright future.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

US needs 2-3 honest goray players in their team.

At the moment even if you give them benefit of the doubt, it is an Indian Board, with Indian players. I believe board was directly appointed by Jay Shah too.

I seen their u-19 team and it was all Indian origin too but at least those players are born in USA.

Anyway good effort from Ali khan who bowled his heart out and gave his body for his country, good effort from the other bowler and good honest effort from the leggie. Lots of credit to those guys. I think Sanjay batted well too but otherwise batting was a bit lacking.

 

[globetrotter]

Yes, he may join team India soon after his valuable services. Same goes for their captain.

He will be back in form in next match

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Lying again as usual

"Indian born Shubham is showing spirit even with playing on one leg. But Pakistan born Ali khan ran away lol This show the difference between attitude of these players."

It's so easy to trigger you.

Well done @CricVet and @DeadlyVenom

 

[batandballbattle]

good effort by USA, they pushed india hard but it was their last few overs of their bowling effort that hurt them in the end

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Bumrah and Arshdeep are the best death bowlers, India r lucky

Bhai neither of them bowled in the death Bumrah didn't even play

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Another wicket for Siraj

Lol just imagine that Indian Haris Rauf who has a beep in his name

 

[Devadwal]

good effort by USA, they pushed india hard but it was their last few overs of their bowling effort that hurt them in the end

Once target was 145+ USA lost the game there. I back USA to chase below 145.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

It's so easy to trigger you.

Well done @CricVet and @DeadlyVenom

Bro I am heartbroken I got pulled into watching this match and was surprised at some things I saw on the pitch.

Anyway won't say more as don't want to annoy the genuine Indian cricket lovers, just like I don't comment too much on WWE.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

One thing I can say though regardless of the players output, it is nice to see the desi US fans out US team first over India/Pakistan. Most of these posters seemed like they genuinely wanted US to win and it was same when US defeated Pakistan.

We don't have that in UK or even Aus. It is a good sign for the country.

 

[Devadwal]

you can't enjoy the match if you're gambler and bet

Bhai neither of them bowled in the death Bumrah didn't even play

Have you forgot 2024 World T20 final and Pakistan game where we just defended 119 runs.

 

[Josh]

Hope your father is ok brother

Thanks brother! He is stable. On chemo for past 8-9 months. Terrible disease! Everyone in family gets so busy. He has been managing it with a remarkable courage so far.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Commiserations to US fans. We have seen this story in 90s, some playing for team and others playing for other reasons

Correct about the 90s

 

[RexRex]

Bhai neither of them bowled in the death Bumrah didn't even play

I know Bumrah didn't play, just saying India lucky to have them yo.

Arshdeep did bowl 17th or 18th over btw.

 

[CricVet]

It's so easy to trigger you.

Well done @CricVet and @DeadlyVenom

Bro, I have him on ignore...but I feel for these guys for having no life while seeking attention on PAKPASSION.NET. As you say, bolnay do, becharay ko takleef hui hay.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Excited about the US team. Hopefully more from the next generation of desis opt to play cricket. Getting access to high quality infra and support staff shouldn’t be a problem in the long term.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Thanks brother! He is stable. On chemo for past 8-9 months. Terrible disease! Everyone in family gets so busy. He has been managing it with a remarkable courage so far.

Prayers for him bro. Suffered similar with another family member recently. He is blessed to have a son to accompany him and you are blessed to be given the ability to accompany him too. insha'Allah all works out for the best.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

you can't enjoy the match if you're gambler and bet

So I was right gamblers were very active in this match.

 

[Josh]

Prayers for him bro. Suffered similar with another family member recently. He is blessed to have a son to accompany him and you are blessed to be given the ability to accompany him too. insha'Allah all works out for the best.

Thanks @DeadlyVenom bhai
Appreciate it

 

[sweep_shot]

Yes, he may join team India soon after his valuable services. Same goes for their captain.

Indeed.

Where were Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor, Ehsan Adil, Sami Aslam, Hammad Azam etc.?

USA filled the team up with randoom Indian lalloos instead of qualified cricketers.

This is what happens when Indians control things I guess.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Lol just imagine that Indian Haris Rauf who has a beep in his name

Indian fans are missing Harish Rao and his valuable bowling.

 

[Devadwal]

So I was right gamblers were very active in this match.

Not just this, but in every match.

Most of the Punters lost the money because they backed india to score 200+ , initial run line was 240

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Not just this, but in every match.

Most of the Punters lost the money because they backed india to score 200+ , initial run line was 240

Yeah but they made it back after giving some signal to US bowler and some batsman.

If you ask your gambler circle they will tell you the same.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

All 3 Asian teams won their matches today.

 

[Major]

I find this performance to be suspicious..... looks like the immigrant loyalties lied somewhere else

 

[sweep_shot]

All 3 Asian teams won their matches today.

3?

Which one is the 3rd?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

3?

Which one is the 3rd?

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

 

[Major]

What a poor display by India today. Couldn't watch any match due to father's hospital visit. But man ..beizzati hone wali thi aaj

Hey man, hope everything is ok at your end

 

[light]

Unleash ICE on these leaches

LMAOO can you imagine stopping a cricket match to deport some of the players.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Even during Stuart law incident, it was mentioned there was a good camaraderie between both sets.Bolwers from ind and pak were helping each other .it somehow triggered law and he said something awful.

What exactly happened with him? Was he exposed as a racist or something?

 

[deltexas]

They need to learn when it's the right time to hide from you.

Is that what tou have been teaching them lol ? Then good luck, my prayers with them

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

So USA beating Pakistan again then?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Indeed.

Where were Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor, Ehsan Adil, Sami Aslam, Hammad Azam etc.?

USA filled the team up with randoom Indian lalloos instead of qualified cricketers.

This is what happens when Indians control things I guess.

Corey Anderson had an injury last year and likely hasn't recovered from that. He's anyway not the player he was for NZ

Steven Taylor has a history of disciplinary issues(including alcohol problems) and was pretty much dropped after the last World T20 after a poor showing

Ehsan Adil was going at 11 RPO in the latest MLC season.

I don't think Hammad Azam even bowls regularly anymore. Strike rate of 109 in last year's MLC with bat.

Sami Aslam - has he even played at any decent level in 5-6 years?

Their selection is done by their head coach who is Lankan.

I don't think any of those names would've improved this side

 

[sweep_shot]

What exactly happened with him? Was he exposed as a racist or something?

Stuart Law has coached many international sides. He was the coach of BD also. He is not a racist.

He probably wasn't submissive enough to Indians. So, they booted him out.

Just Indians doing Indian thing.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

USA side is a true sub-continental XI

 

[Josh]

Hey man, hope everything is ok at your end

Thanks man! Yeah his health is manageable for now.

 

[deltexas]

Corey Anderson had an injury last year and likely hasn't recovered from that. He's anyway not the player he was for NZ

Steven Taylor has a history of disciplinary issues(including alcohol problems) and was pretty much dropped after the last World T20 after a poor showing

Ehsan Adil was going at 11 RPO in the latest MLC season.

I don't think Hammad Azam even bowls regularly anymore. Strike rate of 109 in last year's MLC with bat.

Sami Aslam - has he even played at any decent level in 5-6 years?

Their selection is done by their head coach who is Lankan.

I don't think any of those names would've improved this side

USA cant pick almost retired ex international players to have a future. There is a decent supply of homegrown talent coming through who see cricket as a viable career option. Tough but still way better than a few years back..no point picking washed up ex international players.. stixk with homegrown young players and will be much better off..

 

[RidiculousMan]

USA side is a true sub-continental XI

+ Some South Africans

 

[sweep_shot]

USA side is a true sub-continental XI

That's the only way cricket can have a presence in North America. Desis and Caribbeans keep the sport going here. Others don't understand cricket let alone care about it.

Cricket is not among top 5 popular sports in either USA or Canada.

I used to play league cricket in Toronto. I saw just 2 white guys out of 500+ cricketers (one was an Aussie). Rest were all desis or Caribbeans. 90% of the cricketers are desis here.

+ Some South Africans

Just 2 South Africans.

USA cricket is effectively run by the Indians. That needs to change if USA cricket is to flourish in the long run.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

USA cant pick almost retired ex international players to have a future. There is a decent supply of homegrown talent coming through who see cricket as a viable career option. Tough but still way better than a few years back..no point picking washed up ex international players.. stixk with homegrown young players and will be much better off..

I think Hassan Khan should've been picked in the squad. He is good enough to play for USA and he's not that old. But maybe he didn't meet residency requirement or something.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

+ Some South Africans

Yes a couple of Proteas I think.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

That's the only way cricket can have a presence in North America. Desis and Caribbeans keep the sport going here. Others don't understand cricket let alone care about it.

Cricket is not among top 5 popular sports in either USA or Canada.

I used to play league cricket in Toronto. I saw just 2 white guys out of 500+ cricketers (one was an Aussie). Rest were all desis or Caribbeans. 90% of the cricketers are desis here.




Just 2 South Africans.

USA cricket is effectively run by the Indians. That needs to change if USA cricket is to flourish in the long run.

Yeah obviously. Most Americans don't even understand cricket, let alone play it.

 

[sweep_shot]

Yeah obviously. Most Americans don't even understand cricket, let alone play it.

Yup.

They are more into baseball which is similar to cricket. They are too occupied with baseball, NFL, basketball, and ice hockey.

 

[BDfanforever]

Just seeing the highlights now. This Subham guy missed a sitter of SKY. USA would've won if he had caught that.
If USA gets it's other ethnic folks involved in Cricket, they can probably even dominate Australia.

 

[Devadwal]

Siraj: I was planning to go and watch Real Madrid on 15th. But yeah, that plan has now changed.

 

[jnaveen1980]

 

[Rajdeep]

Today was a weird day for cricket. In the morning, Netherlands stole the happiness of Bharatiyas and in the evening Ameekans did the same for Pakistanis.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Today was a weird day for cricket. In the morning, Netherlands stole the happiness of Bharatiyas and in the evening Ameekans did the same for Pakistanis.

Yeah great opening day, Miracle saved both sides

 

[deltexas]

Yeah great opening day, Miracle saved both sides

Yup...jokes aside, great advertisement for T20 cricket.. if they were one sided, would have been so boring.. both of them were a cracker of a game from an entertainment stand point!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

US needs 2-3 honest goray players in their team.

Yup...jokes aside, great advertisement for T20 cricket.. if they were one sided, would have been so boring.. both of them were a cracker of a game from an entertainment stand point!

At the end of the day, despite the scorecards, a dropped catch in each match swayed the result. That's a very fine margin and both associates deserve credit.

 

[Smbhayi]

Why did Ali Khan bowl only 2 overs? He should've bowled the final over instead of Netra.

He's faked an injury.. he sold his soul to bccicc.. cricket is not cricket anymore