IND vs SA T20 World Cup Warm-Up LIVE Score (India national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team scorecard): India face South Africa in their only warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Navi Mumbai.

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Warm-Up Live Score & Updates: India’s main team will play their only warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 when they take on South Africa on Wednesday, February 4, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match comes just days before India begin their title defence against the USA on February 7.

The Men in Blue arrive in Navi Mumbai in good form after a convincing 4-1 T20I series win over New Zealand. With confidence high, this practice game will give captain Suryakumar Yadav and the team management a final chance to settle on their best playing combination before the tournament starts.

One of the key talking points for India will be the opening slot. Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has struggled for runs in recent matches, and the warm-up game could be crucial for him. With Ishan Kishan in good form and available as a like-for-like replacement, it remains to be seen whether head coach Gautam Gambhir decides to make a change or backs Samson for the World Cup opener.

For South Africa, this match is an important opportunity to test themselves against a strong Indian side. Led by Aiden Markram, the Proteas will be keen to gain momentum after losing 3-1 to India late last year. Both teams are expected to use the match to experiment with their batting orders and bowling combinations.

The India vs South Africa warm-up match will start at 7:00 PM IST and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the match live on the JioStar app and website.

India vs South Africa: Squads

India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma

South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller