USA Cricket Team

Key Details

• Captain: Monank Patel
• Head Coach: Pubudu Dassanayake
• T20 World Cup Debut Year: 2024
• Best Finish in T20 World Cup: Super 8 (2024)

USA Team Bio

The United States national cricket team, administered by USA Cricket, represents a nation where the sport is rapidly growing, fueled by a large immigrant population from cricket-playing countries and the success of Major League Cricket (MLC). Cricket in the USA dates back to the 19th century, but international recognition came later, with T20I status gained in 2019. The team’s breakthrough moment arrived at the 2024 T20 World Cup, where, as co-hosts, they upset Pakistan and advanced to the Super 8—the best performance by an associate nation in recent editions.

Led by consistent wicketkeeper-batter Monank Patel, the squad blends experienced campaigners like Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, and Nosthush Kenjige with emerging talents. Many players hail from diverse backgrounds (India, South Africa, Sri Lanka), bringing varied skills to a balanced unit strong in both pace and spin. With cricket’s inclusion in major events and domestic leagues thriving, USA cricket is on an upward trajectory. In 2026, they compete in a tough Group A alongside powerhouses like India and Pakistan, aiming to cause more upsets and solidify their place among the sport’s rising forces. The team’s progress highlights cricket’s global expansion beyond traditional strongholds.

USA squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Monank Patel (C), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.

USA schedule for T20 World Cup 2026