The **ICC Men's T20 World Cup** brings a fascinating contest as the heavyweights **India** take on the spirited **USA** side at the iconic **Wankhede Stadium** in Mumbai. With **Ishan Kishan** in red hot form and **Suryakumar Yadav** playing on his home turf, fantasy managers are eyeing a high scoring encounter. However, **USA** has shown resilience, beating top teams recently, making this more than just a one sided affair. Here is everything you need to know to dominate your fantasy contests.

### Match Details

*   **Match:** IND vs USA
*   **Date:** 07 Feb 2026
*   **Time:** 19:00 IST
*   **Venue:** **Wankhede Stadium**, Mumbai

### Toss Update 

United States of America have won the toss and have opted to field

### Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

*   **Digital Streaming:** **Disney+ Hotstar** App and Website
*   **TV Channels:** **Star Sports Network**

### Weather Report

For a February evening in **Mumbai**, the weather is expected to be pleasant with temperatures hovering around **24°C to 28°C**. The skies will remain clear. However, the **Dew factor** is expected to play a massive role in the second innings, making gripping the ball difficult for bowlers. Teams winning the toss will likely look to chase.

### Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at **Wankhede Stadium** is a batter's paradise. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, and the short boundaries encourage big hitting. 

Interestingly, recent data suggests a shift in bowling trends here. In the last 5 matches, **Spinners** have taken **32 wickets**, while **Pacers** have only managed **19 wickets**. This indicates that while runs will flow, quality spin could be your differential.

*   **Avg Runs (L5):** **195**
*   **Fantasy Takeaway:** Load your teams with top order batters and wicket taking spinners. Chasing is statistically easier here due to dew.

### Team Form & Head to-Head

**India (IND)**

*   **Last 5 Matches:** W L W W W
*   **Form:** India has been dominant, scoring 200+ runs consistently. Their batting unit is firing on all cylinders.
*   **H2H:** India leads 1-0 against USA.

**U.S.A. (USA)**

*   **Last 5 Matches:** W W L W W
*   **Form:** USA is in dream form, having recently defeated New Zealand. Their batters are adapting well to different conditions.

### Injury Updates & Player Availability

*   **Harshit Rana** is marked as **UNAVAILABLE** for this fixture.
*   **Suryakumar Yadav** and **Hardik Pandya** are **Fully fit** and available for selection.
*   Always check the final lineup after the toss.

### Playing XI

**India**

 Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

**U.S.A.**

Saiteja Mukkamalla, Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel (capt), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan

### Key Players to Watch

*   **Ishan Kishan:** The wicket keeper batter is in the form of his life, scoring **268 runs** in his last 5 matches with an average of **125.6 fantasy points**. He is a must have.
*   **Suryakumar Yadav:** Playing at his home ground, **Wankhede Stadium**, he is dangerous. He has **240 runs** in the last 5 games and knows these conditions better than anyone.
*   **Andries Gous:** The top pick from USA, averaging **76 points** per match. He has scored **186 runs** recently and is a reliable choice for your fantasy contests.
*   **Abhishek Sharma:** An excellent all round option. He opens the batting and bowls spin, averaging **69.6 points** recently.
*   **Varun Chakravarthy:** With **9 wickets** in his last 5 games, he is the leading wicket taker among the current lot and suits the recent spin friendly trend at the venue.

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### Fantasy Picks

**Small League Safe Picks**

*   **Ishan Kishan** (Captaincy Favorite)
*   **Suryakumar Yadav**
*   **Hardik Pandya**
*   **Abhishek Sharma**

**Mega League Differential Picks**

*   **Shubham Ranjane:** Selected by only **25%** of users, but he averages **66.6 points**. A great high reward option.
*   **Varun Chakravarthy:** While batters are popular, his wicket taking ability at this venue makes him a strong Vice Captain contender for Grand Leagues.

### Match Prediction / Outlook

Considering the batting firepower and home advantage, **India** starts as the clear favorite. However, given the **Avg Runs of 195**, expect a high scoring thriller. The team batting second will have a significant advantage due to the **Dew factor**.

### Disclaimer

This analysis is based on statistics and current form. Always check the **Final Playing XI** and **Toss updates** before locking your fantasy team. Play responsibly and enjoy the match!

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