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N Jagadeesan 100 and Ayush Badoni 60*: India A Beat USA in T20 WC Warm-up

India A defeated the USA by 38 runs in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match on February 2, 2026. Batting first, India A posted a massive total of 238/3, led by a century from Narayan Jagadeesan (104 off 55 balls) and an unbeaten 60 from captain Ayush Badoni. In response, the USA were bowled out for 200 in 19.4 overs, with Ravi Bishnoi claiming 3 wickets. 

India A vs USA Match Summary (Feb 2, 2026)

Category Details
TossUSA won the toss and elected to bowl
India A Score238/3 (20 overs)
USA Score200 (19.4 overs)
ResultIndia A won by 38 runs
VenueDr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

Key Performers

  • Narayan Jagadeesan (India A): Scored 104 runs from 55 balls, including 11 fours and 5 sixes.
  • Ayush Badoni (India A): Remained unbeaten on 60 off 26 deliveries.
  • Tilak Varma (India A): Proved his fitness on return with 38 runs from 24 balls and 1 wicket.
  • Ravi Bishnoi (India A): The pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/37.
  • Andries Gous (USA): Top-scored for the USA with 44 runs

Upcoming Fixtures

Following this warm-up match, the senior India team will face the USA in their official T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match. 

  • Match: India vs. USA (Group A)
  • Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • Time: 07:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • Broadcaster: Live on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar 

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