India has long been one of the strongest teams in international cricket, while the USA is still developing its cricketing structure and gaining experience at the global level.
Although comparing overall records isn’t entirely fair due to India’s vast experience, the USA vs India stats are based on a small but recent head-to-head sample. The teams have met twice in T20Is. In their first encounter on June 12, 2024, in New York, India chased down 110/8 to win by seven wickets, led by Arshdeep Singh’s 4/9 and Suryakumar Yadav’s 50 (49). India also won the second match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, extending their dominance.
USA vs India – Head To Head
India and the United States have now played two T20I matches in international cricket, one in 2024 and another in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The USA co-hosted the 2024 World Cup, giving the American team its first major ICC event exposure. India continued its dominance in the rematch during the 2026 World Cup in Mumbai.
Here is a quick look at the overall stats from their head-to-head matches:
| Total Matches Played | 2 |
| USA wins | 0 |
| India Wins | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Team India won the 2nd T20I by 29 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, defending a total of 161/9 after posting a competitive score and then restricting the USA to 132/8 in 20 overs, riding on a brilliant unbeaten 84 from Suryakumar Yadav.
Scorecard:
India – 161/9 in 20 overs
- Suryakumar Yadav – 84(49)*
- Tilak Varma – 25(16)
- Ishan Kishan – 20(16)
- Mohammed Siraj – 3/29
- Arshdeep Singh – 2/18
USA – 132/8 in 20 overs
- Shubham Ranjane – 37(22)
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi – 37(31)
- Shadley van Schalkwyk – 4/25
- Hardik Pandya – 0/34
- USA total 132/8 in 20 overs (bowled out vs defend)
India won the match by 29 runs, with Suryakumar’s unbeaten 84* anchoring the innings and India’s bowlers restricting the USA after posting a competitive total.
USA & India – Stats in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is
Take a look at both teams’ format-wise stats in international cricket here,
India
The Indian national team has a rich history in international cricket, having won major ICC trophies and numerous matches.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 598 | 1075 | 269 |
| Wins | 185 | 571 | 186 |
| Losses | 188 | 450 | 71 |
| Draws | 224 | – | – |
| Tied | 1 | 10 | 6 |
| No Result | – | 44 | 6 |
| Winning % | 30.78 | 53.20 | 66.39 |
These statistics in all three formats of the cricket game show how India is considered one of the best teams. The Indian team is well on course to improve all these stats with a variety of options in the player roster and world-class facilities.
USA
| Format | ODI | T20I |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 75 | 55 |
| Wins | 40 | 29 |
| Losses | 32 | 21 |
| Tied | 3 | 3 |
| No result | 0 | 2 |
| Winning % | 53.33 | 52.73 |
The USA is mainly playing the associate matches and is now slowly entering the stages of division 1 or top-class cricket. Most of these stats are from the ICC CWC League 2 and bilateral series against various nations.
USA & India – ICC Rankings
USA does not have Test status, so they are not ranked in that format. India currently holds the top ranking in both ODI and T20I formats. India is clearly dominating across formats, especially in white ball cricket.
Take a look at the latest ICC Rankings for both India and the USA.
| Format | India | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 4th | – |
| ODI | 1st | 14th |
| T20I | 1st | 18th |
India’s consistency across all formats reflects its depth and dominance in world cricket.
The USA is still growing as an international team. They are slowly moving up in the ODI and T20I rankings. Their recent performances, especially in white-ball formats, suggest a bright future as they gain more experience on the global stage.
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Conclusion: India Dominates, But USA’s Cricket Journey Shows Promise
India and the USA are at very different stages in their cricketing journey. India has decades of international experience and has built a consistently strong team across all formats, which explains their position as one of the top cricketing nations in the world.
The USA, however, is in the early stages of growth. Playing against experienced teams like India gives them valuable exposure and learning opportunities, helping lay the foundation for a competitive future.
In their only encounter so far during the 2024 T20 World Cup, India defeated the USA by 7 wickets. Despite the loss, the USA showed determination and gained crucial experience that will help them improve and compete better in future international fixtures.
FAQs
India and the United States have played 1 T20 match against each other. India won that match, while the USA has not won any.
No, India beat the USA by 7 wickets in their T20 World Cup 2024 match on June 12, 2024.
India beat the USA to secure a second-round berth in the T20 World Cup 2024.
