Overview:
The warm-up match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
The excitement for the T20 World Cup 2026 is building, and fans are eager for the action to begin. Before the official start, India and South Africa will meet in a crucial practice match on Wednesday, February 4, providing both teams with one last opportunity to fine-tune their line-ups.
India, having already tested their bench strength in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, are looking to fine-tune their lineup. Meanwhile, South Africa will use their only practice match to get use to the conditions before the T20 World Cup starts on February 7.
Ahead of the league stage, both sides will focus on fine-tuning their batting order, bowling strategies, and fielding setups. India and South Africa previously locked horns in a five-match T20I series last December.
India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up: Where to Watch
When is the India vs South Africa warm-up match?
The India vs South Africa warm-up fixture will be played on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Where will the India vs South Africa match take place?
The match is scheduled to be held at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
What time will the India vs South Africa match start?
The game is set to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss occurring at 6:30 PM IST.
Where can fans watch India vs South Africa on television in India?
The warm-up match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
How can fans watch India vs South Africa live in India?
The JioHotstar app and website will offer live streaming of the match.
IND vs SA T20 World Cup Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Jason Smith, Kwena Maphaka, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, David Miller