India A Beats USA by 38 Runs in T20 World Cup Warm‑Up, Jagadeesan Scores Century
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Match Outcome and Scores: India A posted 238/3 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, securing a 38‑run victory over the United States, who were bowled out for 200 in 19.4 overs on 2 February 2026 [1]. The win came in a warm‑up match ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup. USA chose to field first, and despite a late surge they fell short of the target.
Jagadeesan’s Century Anchors Innings: Narayan Jagadeesan smashed 104 runs from 55 balls, striking 11 fours and five sixes [1]. He built a 43‑run stand with Priyansh Arya before forming a century partnership with Tilak Varma. His aggressive knock anchored the innings and set the platform for the total.
Varma Returns and Contributes: Tilak Varma, back after a month‑long layoff, contributed a brisk 38 off 24 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes [1]. He also bowled a single over, conceding 15 runs but taking a wicket. His all‑round effort highlighted his readiness for the upcoming tournament.
Key Bowling Performances: Captain Ayush Badoni added a rapid 60* off 26 balls, while bowlers Shubham Ranjane, Ali Khan and Jasdeep Singh each claimed a wicket [1]. For India A, Ravi Bishnoi led with 3/37, Naman Dhir recorded 2/6, and Khaleel Ahmed took 2/25; Varma also picked up a wicket. USA’s chase featured Andries Gous (44 off 31), Sanjay Krishnamurthi (41 off 18), Ranjane (28 off 17) and Harmeet Singh (25 off 9), but they could not reach the target.
Timeline
2012 – Pakistan wins its first senior Asia Cup title, a milestone that later fuels its rivalry with India in youth tournaments. [2]
2013‑14 – Pakistan finishes as runner‑up in the senior Asia Cup, reinforcing its status as a perennial contender. [2]
2017 – Pakistan again takes the runner‑up spot in the senior Asia Cup, cementing a pattern of near‑misses against regional powers. [2]
Sep 2025 – India’s senior side “sweeps Pakistan 3‑0 in the Asia Cup (T20),” a dominant performance that heightens anticipation for the upcoming Under‑19 showdown. [2]
Oct‑Nov 2025 – In the Under‑19 Asia Cup, India “finishes top of Group A” and defeats Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the semifinals, securing a place in the final and showcasing massive totals of 400+ runs in earlier matches. [2]
Dec 21, 2025 – India aims for its 12th Under‑19 Asia Cup title as it prepares to meet Pakistan in the Dubai final, with expectations of a “no‑handshake policy” adding tension to the contest. [2]
Feb 2, 2026 – India A “posts 238/3 to secure a 38‑run win” over the USA in an ICC T20 World Cup warm‑up at DY Patil Stadium, highlighted by Narayan Jagadeesan’s “104 off 55 balls” century and a quick‑fire 60* from captain Ayush Badoni. [1]