India is set to face South Africa in a crucial warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This game will take place on February 4, 2026, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. It is the only practice match for both teams before the tournament gets underway on February 7, 2026.
Warm-Up Match Details
- Date: February 4, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Team Preparations
This warm-up match offers both teams a chance to refine their strategies. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will assess their batting order and bowling tactics. Key players like Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah are included in their squad.
South Africa, under the captaincy of Aiden Markram, aims to finalize their combinations. This match is especially important as it is their only opportunity to fine-tune their strategies before the World Cup.
Recent Encounters
The last clash between these two teams occurred during a five-match T20I series in December 2025. This previous encounter provided South Africa with valuable experience in Indian playing conditions.
Squad Lists
| India Squad | South Africa Squad |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (captain) | Aiden Markram (captain) |
| Ishan Kishan | Quinton de Kock |
| Sanju Samson | David Miller |
| Hardik Pandya | Kagiso Rabada |
| Rinku Singh | Anrich Nortje |
| Shivam Dube | Marco Jansen |
| Axar Patel | Keshav Maharaj |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Lungi Ngidi |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Tristan Stubbs |
| Arshdeep Singh | Dewald Brevis |
| Washington Sundar | Ryan Rickelton |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Others |
| Harshit Rana | |
| Abhishek Sharma |
Although it is a warm-up fixture, this match serves as the final preparation for both teams before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Ensuring optimal performance will be key for each squad as they head into the exciting tournament.
