10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup The match began with a breathtaking display of glamor and grit at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. On the evening of February 7, 2026, the cricket world looks towards the Group A clash between the defending champions India and this United States of America. The atmosphere was heated even before the first ball was bowled, blending the high-octane energy of Bollywood with the rising stakes of international cricket.
Badshah and Nora Fatehi gave a strong performance at the opening ceremony of T20 World Cup 2026.
The inauguration ceremony was no less than a visual masterpiece. The evening began with a soulful yet powerful neo-classical blend from sitar maestro Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma and renowned percussionist Shivamani, which bridged the gap between traditional Indian sounds and the modern T20 era. The spectacle reached its peak when the T20 World Cup trophy made a dramatic entry into the field carried by a jetpack artist, a moment which left the crowd of 60,000 in awe.
After the formal announcement of the tournament by ICC Chairman Jay Shah and brand ambassadors Rohit SharmaThe stage was handed over to the hitmakers. rapper King Set the stadium on fire with their high-energy set of chart-topping songs, turning the Wankhede into a giant concert floor. speed increased only when Nora Fatehi Took charge, delivering a powerful dance performance with her signature precision and talent. The two eventually team up for a grand final, preparing the audience for the sporting battle that lies ahead.
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Nora Fatehi performing at the Wankhede Stadium for the opening ceremony of the T20 World Cup. ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/DcCNUH5ins
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Nora Fatehi set the stage on fire with her performance at the opening ceremony of the T20 World Cup.๐ฅ๐ฅต pic.twitter.com/JqLggIocli
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T20 World Cup brand ambassador Rohit Sharma walking on the Wankhede Stadium field carrying the trophy.๐๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/9kAYjWb6mD
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Wankhede evening lit up with stars before India #T20WorldCup Opener against USA
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Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy innings saved India from early defeat against USA
Although the entertainment was uninterrupted, India’s start on the pitch was different. after captain usa Monank Patel Having won the toss and elected to field, the Indian top order faced a nightmare start against a disciplined American bowling attack. Abhishek Sharma Despite a brief innings of 25 runs in the second over, he became the victim of a golden duck. Tilak VermaBy the end of the powerplay, the Men in Blue found themselves at 46/4.
The middle order provided some relief, like Shivam Dubey Fell for a duck and hardik pandya Could score only 5 runs, leaving India gasping at 77/6 in the 13th over. However, Mumbai’s own Suryakumar Yadav Standing like a rock amidst the ruins.
The “Sky” show actually started in the death overs. Suryakumar scored 84 runs in 49 balls and single-handedly took the score beyond 150. He was particularly brutal against the United States’ leading fast bowler, -Saurabh NetrawalkarWhich ended with expensive figures of 0/65. to the United States, Shadley Van Schalkwyk Was the hero with the ball, breaking through the lineup to claim 4/25. Despite early setbacks, India posted a total of 161/9, setting an attractive target for the United States in the Mumbai lights.
