By Admin 
The countdown for T20 World Cup 2026 has started. Before this big tournament starting from 7th February, all the teams are finalizing their preparations through warm-up matches. In this series, the Indian team will also play its only warm-up match against South Africa. This match will not just be practice, but an important opportunity for India to test its playing eleven and strategy.
When will the India-South Africa warm-up match be played?
This warm-up match between India and South Africa will be played on 5 February. This match, to be held just two days before the World Cup, is considered very important for both the teams. Especially for India, which is a strong contender for the title in this tournament.
Where can you watch the live match?
It is a matter of relief for the fans that the India vs South Africa warm-up match can be watched live.
- Live telecast of this match will be done on Star Sports Network.
- Whereas, live streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar.
Other selected ICC warm-up matches will also be shown on Jio Hotstar, while highlights of all the matches can be seen on the official digital platform of ICC.
Team India is full of confidence
The Indian team seems to be in good form under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. Recently, India had defeated New Zealand 4-1 in the T20 series, due to which the morale of the team is very high. In that series, Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive batting, Ishan Kishan’s consistency, Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance and Arshdeep Singh’s accurate bowling attracted everyone’s attention.
South Africa will take revenge
This match will not be just a warm-up for South Africa. After the defeat against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, the African team will come out to prove itself in this match. In such a situation, this competition is expected to be tough and exciting.
India will enter with the intention of creating history
The Indian team will enter the field in this World Cup with the intention of making history. If India wins this tournament, it will be its third T20 World Cup title. With this, India will become the first team in the world to do so. India will also have a chance to become the first team to win the T20 World Cup on its home ground. This warm-up match before the World Cup will show the real picture of the intentions and preparations of the Indian team.