Updated On: 07 February, 2026 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
It will be interesting to see if the "Men in Blue" manage to defend their shortest format global showpiece title. As the match proceeds, the cricket fans will keep a tab on Team India's swashbuckling opening batsman Abhishek Sharma

Monank Patel (Pic: X/@ICC)
In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against the United States of America (USA), United States of America (USA) skipper Monank Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
After winning the toss, USA skipper Patel said, "We’ve decided to bowl first as the surface looks excellent and traditionally offers plenty of runs. Knowing the target at a high scoring venue like this helps us plan our chase more clearly. It’s a special feeling to be playing at the Wankhede, a ground with so much history. The World Cup is one of the biggest stages in global sport, and representing the USA here means a lot. There are expectations back home, and we carry that responsibility with pride. Our focus is simple—to give our absolute best throughout this tournament".