T20 World Cup Today Match: Feb 7, 2026, India vs USA Playing XI, Pitch Report

The wait is over for cricket fans across the globe. The T20 World Cup 2026 officially kicks off today, February 7, with a thrilling triple-header. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, this edition of the Men’s mega event features 20 teams, and the opening day is set to define the momentum for Group A and Group C.

If you are looking for the T20 World Cup today match schedule, team news, and expert pitch reports, here is your comprehensive guide for today.

T20 World Cup Today Match Schedule: Feb 7, 2026

Match	Venue	Time (IST)	Group
Pakistan vs Netherlands	SSC, Colombo	11:00 AM	Group A
West Indies vs Scotland	Eden Gardens, Kolkata	3:00 PM	Group C
India vs USA	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	7:00 PM	Group A

Marquee Clash: India vs USA (Mumbai)

The highlight of the T20 World Cup today match list is the clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Defending champions India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against a rising USA side.

Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The Wankhede surface is a batsman’s paradise. Known for its red-soil bounce and true pace, the ball comes onto the bat beautifully. However, since this is a night match, the “Dew Factor” will be massive.

• Expert Insight: Expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first. The ball skids much better under lights, and the heavy humidity of Mumbai makes it difficult for spinners to grip a wet ball in the second innings.

Predicted Playing XI

• India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
• USA: Monank Patel (C & wk), Steven Taylor, Corey Anderson, Aaron Jones, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan.

Daytime Action: West Indies vs Scotland (Kolkata)

In Group C, the two-time champions West Indies face Scotland at the historic Eden Gardens.

Pitch Report: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Kolkata’s pitch has recently leaned toward a more balanced contest. While it offers early swing to the seamers, it is known to become sluggish as the game progresses.

• Expert Note: Spinners like Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will be vital in the middle overs. Scotland’s batters will need to sweep effectively to counter the Windies’ spin twins.

Predicted Playing XI

• West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.
• Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie.

The Opener: Pakistan vs Netherlands (Colombo)

The very first match of the 2026 edition takes place in Colombo. Pakistan, under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha, is eager to erase past ghosts and start with a win.

Pitch Report: SSC Ground, Colombo

The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) is traditionally a slow and turning track.

• The X-Factor: Pakistan’s spinners, led by Abrar Ahmed, are expected to find significant grip here. The Netherlands will rely heavily on Bas de Leede to provide stability in the middle order.

Predicted Playing XI

• Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
• Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (C & wk), Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma.

T20 World Cup 2026: Tournament Format & Groups

The T20 World Cup features 20 teams divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage starting February 21.

• Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
• Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
• Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Italy, Nepal
• Group D: New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

Weather Forecast for Today’s Matches

• Mumbai: Clear skies with a high of 31°C. High humidity expected in the evening (approx. 58%).
• Kolkata: Sunny and pleasant, 28°C. No chance of rain.
• Colombo: Humid and partly cloudy, 26°C. 15% chance of light showers, but unlikely to disrupt play.

How to Watch T20 World Cup Today Match Live?

Ensure you are ready for the match with the right streaming platforms:

• India: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar.
• USA: Willow TV (Matches will also be free on YouTube via Willow by Cricbuzz).
• UK: Sky Sports Cricket.
• Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV.

Keep this page bookmarked! We will update the details every morning for the February 8 fixtures, including England vs Nepal and New Zealand vs Afghanistan.

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