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The United States national cricket team and India national cricket team have only recently developed an international head-to-head record, but their two T20I meetings have already produced memorable moments. Both encounters came in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches, with India winning each contest.
The first meeting took place during the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York. India chased down a target of 111 after the United States posted 110/8. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube guided India home by seven wickets.
The teams met again in the 2026 T20 World Cup in Mumbai. This time India batted first and scored 161/9, with Suryakumar Yadav making an unbeaten 84 from 49 balls. The USA responded with 132/8, giving India a 29-run victory.
The current head-to-head record therefore stands at two matches, two India wins and two USA defeats.
United States vs India Head-to-Head Stats
| Format | Matches | India Wins | USA Wins | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
There is no Test or ODI history between the sides. Their entire senior men’s international record currently comes from T20Is.
That makes this one of the newer matchups in international cricket, particularly when compared with India’s long-established rivalries against teams such as Australia, England, Pakistan and South Africa.
India vs USA T20I Record
India have won both T20Is against the United States.
| Statistic | India | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 2 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 161/9 | 132/8 |
| Lowest Score | 111/3 | 110/8 |
The two matches have been quite different.
In 2024, USA’s bowling and disciplined opening performance made the chase difficult before India recovered. In 2026, India posted the higher total and defended it successfully.
First Meeting: 2024 T20 World Cup
The first India-USA international men’s match took place on June 12, 2024, at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
USA won the toss and chose to bat.
The home side made 110/8 in 20 overs. India then chased the target in 18.2 overs, reaching 111/3.
India won by seven wickets.
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 110/8 | 20 |
| India | 111/3 | 18.2 |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
India’s chase was controlled rather than explosive. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube formed the key partnership after India lost three wickets.
Suryakumar finished unbeaten on 50, while Dube remained unbeaten on 31.
The result was significant for both teams because the USA had already produced a major surprise in the tournament by defeating Pakistan. India’s victory, meanwhile, secured their progression from the group stage.
2024 USA Batting Scorecard
USA struggled to build a large total after being put into bat.
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Steven Taylor | 24 |
| Nitish Kumar | 27 |
| Corey Anderson | 15* |
| Harmeet Singh | 10 |
| Aaron Jones | 11 |
| Andries Gous | 2 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 11 |
| Extras | 10 |
| Total | 110/8 |
Nitish Kumar was the USA’s highest scorer with 27, while Steven Taylor contributed 24.
Arshdeep Singh was India’s most successful bowler, taking 4/9.
His opening spell was crucial because it prevented the USA from turning its early platform into a bigger total.
2024 India Batting Scorecard
India’s chase initially became uncomfortable when they lost early wickets.
Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck, while Rohit Sharma scored three.
Suryakumar Yadav then steadied the innings.
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 3 |
| Virat Kohli | 0 |
| Rishabh Pant | 18 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 50* |
| Shivam Dube | 31* |
| Extras | 9 |
| Total | 111/3 |
Suryakumar’s unbeaten half-century was the highest individual score of the match.
His partnership with Dube ensured India reached the target without needing to take excessive risks.
Second Meeting: 2026 T20 World Cup
India and USA met again on February 7, 2026, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
This time India batted first.
India scored 161/9 in 20 overs, with captain Suryakumar Yadav producing an outstanding unbeaten 84.
USA replied with 132/8, leaving India as 29-run winners.
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| India | 161/9 | 20 |
| USA | 132/8 | 20 |
| Result | India won by 29 runs |
The 2026 match therefore produced a significantly higher aggregate score than the first meeting.
The combined total was 293 runs, compared with 221 in the 2024 encounter.
2026 India Batting Statistics
Suryakumar Yadav was the standout performer.
He scored 84 not out from 49 balls, hitting 10 fours and four sixes.
His strike rate was 171.43, making his innings the dominant individual batting performance of the match.
| India Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 20 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 125.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 156.25 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 84* | 49 | 10 | 4 | 171.43 |
| Shivam Dube | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rinku Singh | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Hardik Pandya | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Axar Patel | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Total | 161/9 | 20 overs |
Suryakumar’s innings was particularly important because wickets fell regularly around him.
India reached 161 despite losing nine wickets, and his ability to maintain a strike rate above 170 prevented the innings from losing momentum.
2026 USA Batting Statistics
USA’s chase began with a reasonable scoring rate but India consistently removed key batters.
| USA Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Andries Gous | 24 |
| Monank Patel | 22 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 17 |
| Milind Kumar | 13 |
| Harmeet Singh | 20* |
| Shayan Jahangir | 4 |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | 5 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 8 |
| Jasdeep Singh | 5* |
| Total | 132/8 |
USA’s best contribution came from the top and middle order, but no batter was able to produce an innings comparable with Suryakumar’s 84.
India’s bowling attack also prevented the USA from establishing a late-innings partnership capable of changing the result.
Highest Team Totals
India currently hold the highest team total in the matchup.
| Team | Highest Score | Match |
|---|---|---|
| India | 161/9 | 2026 T20 World Cup |
| USA | 132/8 | 2026 T20 World Cup |
India’s 161/9 is 29 runs higher than USA’s highest score of 132/8.
Interestingly, the margin between the two teams’ highest totals is exactly the same as India’s winning margin in the 2026 match.
Lowest Team Totals
Because India and USA have played only twice, their lowest totals are also straightforward.
| Team | Lowest Score | Match |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 110/8 | 2024 T20 World Cup |
| India | 111/3 | 2024 T20 World Cup |
The 2024 encounter remains the lowest-scoring match between the sides.
USA’s 110/8 was competitive in the conditions, and India’s 111/3 chase required careful batting rather than an aggressive assault.
Top Individual Scores
Suryakumar Yadav owns the two highest individual scores in the India-USA rivalry.
| Player | Team | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | 84* | 2026 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | 50* | 2024 |
| Andries Gous | USA | 24 | 2026 |
| Nitish Kumar | USA | 27 | 2024 |
| Steven Taylor | USA | 24 | 2024 |
His 84* in 2026 is the only innings in the rivalry to pass 50 runs by a significant margin.
The fact that Suryakumar has scored 134 runs across the two matches also makes him the leading run-scorer in the head-to-head.
Leading Run-Scorers
With only two matches played, the batting charts are still dominated by players from the opening encounters.
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | 134 |
| Shivam Dube | India | 31 |
| Nitish Kumar | USA | 27 |
| Steven Taylor | USA | 24 |
| Andries Gous | USA | 24 |
Suryakumar’s average is especially striking because he has remained unbeaten in both innings.
His scores of 50* and 84* give him an average that cannot be calculated in the conventional way because he has not been dismissed.
Bowling Statistics
India have also dominated the bowling statistics.
Arshdeep Singh produced the best bowling figures of the rivalry during the 2024 meeting, taking 4/9.
| Bowler | Team | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 4/9 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | USA | 2/18 |
| Ali Khan | USA | 2/25 |
| Harmeet Singh | USA | 2/33 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 2/18 |
Arshdeep’s 4/9 remains the only four-wicket haul recorded in India-USA men’s T20Is.
His economy rate in that match was only 2.25 runs per over, an exceptional figure in T20 cricket.
Best Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Runs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 4 | 9 | 2024 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 2 | 18 | 2026 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | USA | 2 | 18 | 2024 |
| Ali Khan | USA | 2 | 25 | 2024 |
| Harmeet Singh | USA | 2 | 33 | 2026 |
The 2024 match produced the best individual bowling spell, while the 2026 contest featured stronger overall scoring.
India vs USA T20 World Cup Record
Both matches between the teams have been played at the T20 World Cup.
| Year | Venue | India | USA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York | 111/3 | 110/8 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2026 | Mumbai | 161/9 | 132/8 | India won by 29 runs |
The venues were completely different.
The 2024 match was played at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the pitch produced a relatively low-scoring contest.
The 2026 match was at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and produced a much higher scoring rate.
Match Margin Comparison
India’s two victories have come by different methods.
| Year | India Winning Margin | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 wickets | Successful chase |
| 2026 | 29 runs | Successful defense |
In 2024, India won with 10 balls remaining after chasing 111.
In 2026, India defended 161 and restricted USA to 132/8.
That gives the rivalry a balanced statistical narrative despite India’s perfect 2-0 record: one victory came while chasing, the other while defending.
Major Statistical Facts
1. India lead the head-to-head 2-0
The teams have played two men’s T20Is, and India have won both.
2. Both matches were T20 World Cup games
India and USA have not yet met in a bilateral Test, ODI or T20I series.
3. Suryakumar Yadav leads the batting charts
He has scored 134 runs across the two matches, with scores of 50* and 84*.
4. Arshdeep Singh has the best bowling figures
His 4/9 in 2024 remains the best bowling performance by either side.
5. India’s highest score is 161/9
The score came during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
6. USA’s highest score is 132/8
That total also came in the 2026 meeting.
7. India have won in both innings scenarios
They won while chasing in 2024 and while defending in 2026.
8. The 2026 match produced the higher aggregate
The teams scored 293 runs combined in Mumbai, compared with 221 in New York in 2024.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The sample size remains small, so the two-match record should be viewed in context.
India have won both encounters, but USA have demonstrated that they can compete against a major international side. Their 2024 tournament campaign showed their ability to perform under pressure, while the 2026 meeting gave them another opportunity to test themselves against India’s established T20 attack.
From India’s perspective, the most significant statistical advantage has been their ability to produce a decisive individual performance.
Suryakumar Yadav has been unbeaten in both meetings, while Arshdeep Singh’s 4/9 remains the best bowling spell.
For USA, the next stage of this matchup will be about converting competitive periods into complete performances. Their top-order and bowling units have produced useful passages, but India have consistently controlled the decisive moments.
FAQs
How many times have India and USA played cricket?
India and the United States have played two men’s T20Is so far. Both matches were part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and India won both.
Has USA ever beaten India in cricket?
No. USA have not yet defeated India in a men’s T20I. India won the 2024 meeting by seven wickets and the 2026 meeting by 29 runs.
What is India’s highest score against USA?
India’s highest score is 161/9, made at Wankhede Stadium during the 2026 T20 World Cup. Suryakumar Yadav scored 84* from 49 balls.
What is USA’s highest score against India?
USA’s highest score is 132/8, made in the 2026 T20 World Cup. India won that match by 29 runs.
Who has scored the most runs in India vs USA matches?
Suryakumar Yadav is the leading run-scorer in the matchup with 134 runs from two innings. He scored 50* in 2024 and 84* in 2026.
Conclusion
The United States National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team stats currently cover only two men’s international T20Is, but both have been significant World Cup encounters.
India have won both matches. The first came in New York in 2024, when India chased USA’s 110/8 and reached 111/3. The second came in Mumbai in 2026, when India posted 161/9 and defended it successfully as USA finished on 132/8.
Suryakumar Yadav is the standout batter in the rivalry, with 134 runs and two unbeaten innings, while Arshdeep Singh owns the best bowling figures with 4/9.
As the United States continues to establish itself in international cricket, future meetings will add considerably more depth to what is currently a small but increasingly interesting statistical rivalry.
