India vs. USA T20 Cricket World Cup match set for live stream, TV coverage

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India, one of the favorites to win the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup, will host the USA in the opening match of the tournament at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The joint-hosts India have a dominant recent record in T20 cricket, winning 48 of their last 56 matches since October 2023. The USA will look to pull off another shock result similar to their group stage win over Pakistan in the 2024 edition of the tournament.

Why it matters

This high-profile opening match between the cricket powerhouse India and the rising USA team will set the tone for the rest of the tournament. India will be aiming to start their title defense with a convincing win, while the USA will be looking to prove they can compete with the best teams in the world.

The details

The match will be played on Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m. local time in Mumbai. Fans in the United States and Canada will be able to watch the game live exclusively on Willow TV, which is available through cable providers as well as streaming services like Fubo in the US and Fubo Canada.

• The match takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time in Mumbai, India.
• In the United States, the match will start at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, 7:30 a.m. Central Time, 6:30 a.m. Mountain Time, and 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time.