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16 warm-up matches will take place prior to the T20 World Cup 2026 as countries give final shape to their preparations for the showcase competition. While the India "A" squad will play a few of these games to aid other teams in preparation, the reigning champions will just play one warm-up match.
In India, two grounds at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru will play host to events, while the remaining warm-up matches in India will take place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The capital of Sri Lanka will host games at the SSC Cricket Ground, R. Premadasa Stadium, and Colombo Cricket Club Ground.
T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Matches Schedule:
South Africa, the tournament's runners-up, will face India, the overwhelming favourites to win. Both teams will want to put their top players to the test in what is expected to be the most prominent warm-up game. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma will show his match fitness through a warm-up match for India ‘A’ versus the USA. On February 2, after participating in this warm-up game, he will make his debut for the Indian team following his injury.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 February | Afghanistan vs Scotland | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
| USA vs India ‘A’ | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 5:00 PM | |
| Canada vs Italy | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM | |
| 3 February | Oman vs Sri Lanka ‘A’ | Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo | 1:00 PM |
| Netherlands vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | |
| Nepal vs UAE | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 5:00 PM | |
| 4 February | Scotland vs Namibia | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru | 1:00 PM |
| Afghanistan vs West Indies | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM | |
| Pakistan vs Ireland | SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo | 5:00 PM | |
| India vs South Africa | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM | |
| 5 February | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Nepal vs Canada | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 1:00 PM | |
| Australia vs Netherlands | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 5:00 PM | |
| New Zealand vs USA | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM | |
| 6 February | Italy vs UAE | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| India ‘A’ vs Namibia | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 5:00 PM |
Streaming Platforms:
The India vs South Africa warm-up match will be live broadcast on the Jio Hotstar app and website, while also being accessible to watch on TV on the Star Sports Network in India.
These warm-up matches will be aired live on Jio Hotstar: Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India ‘A’, Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, Namibia v India ‘A’
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