Parthiv Patel Unleashes His Bold India XI for T20 World Cup
India's strutting into the T20 World Cup 2026 like a true champion, kicking off on February 7 in a showdown co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Parthiv Patel, the mastermind, dropped his explosive playing XI for the USA clash at Wankhede, choosing Ishan over Sanju and packing the lineup with powerhouses ready to electrify the field!
Quick rundown
- Parthiv Patel hints at Kishan over Samson and Tilak Varma anchoring the middle order.
- Ishan Kishan's return explodes with 215 runs in NZ series, while Samson struggles.
- Patel’s XI leans on Bumrah, Arshdeep and Varun Chakaravarthy to spearhead the attack.
- India will host with Sri Lanka and kick off vs USA at the iconic Wankhede in Mumbai.
- Tilak Varma’s fitness keeps him on the cusp, with form proving he belongs in the lineup.
