India Beat South Africa in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Match. India produced a powerful all-round show in the warm-up match against South Africa. The match was played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This contest helped both teams assess form before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India looked confident with both bat and ball. India won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision worked well on a flat batting wicket.
Ishan Kishan gave India a flying start at the top. He scored 53 runs from only 20 balls. His knock included aggressive strokeplay and quick running between wickets. Tilak Varma continued the momentum in the middle overs. He scored 45 runs from just 19 balls. Tilak attacked the spinners and kept the pressure on South Africa. Axar Patel added useful runs in the later phase. He remained unbeaten on 35 from 23 balls. His innings helped India cross the 230-run mark.
India finished with a massive total of 240 for six in 20 overs. The score put South Africa under serious pressure. South Africa began the chase with positive intent. Ryan Rickelton scored 44 runs from 21 balls. Aiden Markram contributed 38 runs from 19 balls. Tristan Stubbs played a strong knock in the middle order. He remained not out on 45 from 21 balls. Despite his effort, the required run rate kept rising.
South Africa Fell Short of 30 runs
South Africa ended at 210 for seven in 20 overs. They fell short of the target by 30 runs. India’s bowlers shared the wickets evenly. Abhishek Sharma took two wickets for 32 runs in three overs. Axar Patel claimed one wicket for just 12 runs in two overs. Varun Chakravarthy also impressed with the ball. He picked one wicket for 12 runs in two overs.
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South Africa’s bowlers had mixed returns. Corbin Bosch took three wickets for 31 runs. Marco Jansen finished with one wicket for 18 runs. India won the match by 30 runs. The performance boosted confidence ahead of the main tournament. India now looks well prepared for the World Cup challenge.