India gain 98pc wining probability ahead of IND VS USA T20 World Cup clash

MUMBAI: Cricket match-winning predictions are always fun, especially when two unevenly matched teams face off on the world stage. Tonight’s third clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup promises intrigue as India take on the United States, with the Men in Blue entering the contest as overwhelming favourites, holding a 98 per cent winning probability ahead of the game.

India’s squad for the mega ICC event is packed with proven match-winners capable of dominating both with bat and ball, as seen in recent tournaments. The team features skipper Suryakumar Yadav, top-order batters Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, explosive all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, along with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. The wicketkeeping duties are covered by Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, while the bowling attack boasts world-class names like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav, supported by finishers such as Rinku Singh.

In contrast, the USA squad brings together a mix of batters, all-rounders, pacers, and spinners, but faces a tough challenge against a far more experienced Indian side. The American lineup includes top-order batters Saiteja Mukkamalla and Shayan Jahangir, with all-around support from Shehan Jayasuriya, Harmeet Singh, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane, and Shadley van Schalkwyk. Their bowling attack features pacers Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Jasdeep Singh, alongside spinner Nosthush Kenjige.

Historically, the pressure tilts heavily in India’s favour. The two teams have met just once in T20 internationals, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, where India defeated the USA by seven wickets, comfortably chasing a modest target after restricting the Americans with disciplined bowling.