India defeated USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed 84*(49) to help India put up a total of 161/9 despite being 46/4 at one stage. India restricted USA to 132/8. India have now won nine consecutive T20 World Cup matches (completed), the most by any team.

India create history, win most T20 World Cup matches in a row

USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar on Saturday gave away most runs in a match in T20 World Cup history. Netravalkar registered bowling figures of 4-0-65-0 against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium. The previous most expensive spell in T20 World Cups was bowled by Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya, who conceded 64 runs against Pakistan in 2007.

Saurabh Netravalkar gives away most runs in a match in T20 World Cup history

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed 84*(49), including 10 fours and four sixes, to help India score 161/9 in their T20 World Cup 2026 match against USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. India were restricted to 46/4 in six overs. Shadley van Schalkwyk took four wickets for USA.

Suryakumar's 84*(49) helps India score 161/9 after early collapse against USA

Team India were reduced to 46/4 in the powerplay against USA in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube were dismissed for golden ducks, while Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma scored 20(16) and 25(16), respectively. Shadley van Schalkwyk took three wickets for USA in the powerplay.

India reduced to 46/4 by USA in their T20 World Cup opener

West Indies fast bowler Romario Shepherd took the first hat-trick of T20 World Cup 2026 against Scotland at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Shepherd dismissed Scotland's Matthew Cross, Michael Leask and Oliver Davidson in three consecutive deliveries in the 17th over. He then dismissed Safyaan Sharif on the last ball of the over, taking four wickets in five balls.

Romario Shepherd takes 1st hat-trick of T20 World Cup 2026, picks 4 wickets in 5 balls

USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in their first T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sanju Samson has been dropped from India's playing XI, with Ishan Kishan set to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. Further, Jasprit Bumrah has not been included in the XI due to illness.

India announce playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener; Sanju Samson dropped

Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa has passed away at the age of 68. The actor, known for portraying wrestler Mary Kom's coach in her 2014 biopic, was recently seen in 'The Family Man 3'. Thapa was brought to a hospital in Kathmandu on Saturday after a sudden deterioration in his health, which doctors suspected to be a cardiac arrest.

'The Family Man 3' actor Sunil Thapa passes away

Gurugram Police has arrested Dhruv Dutt Sharma, owner of 32nd Avenue, for allegedly selling a floor unit to over 25 people. Sharma, a resident of DLF Camellias in Gurugram, allegedly defrauded people of approximately ₹500 crore, reported PTI. Over the past month, investors have been protesting at the commercial hub over alleged delays in payment of promised rentals and dues.

Owner of Gurugram's 32nd Avenue arrested for ₹500-cr fraud, sold single property to 25 people

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Stressed hair needs more than surface moisture: Wella Professionals

Former Team India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been demoted to Grade B in BCCI's latest annual central contracts, according to reports. The new contract list does not include an A+ category, reports added. A total of 30 players have reportedly been awarded central contracts, with Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah reportedly featuring in Grade A.