Ind vs SA, (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ishan Kishan
retired out
|
53 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 265 |
|
Abhishek Sharma
retired hurt
|
24 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 133 |
|
NT Tilak Varma
b Jansen
|
45 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 237 |
|
SA Yadav
c Linde b Maphaka
|
30 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 188 |
|
AR Patel
not out
|
35 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 152 |
|
RK Singh
c Stubbs b Nortje
|
16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 123 |
|
HH Pandya
c Jansen b Bosch
|
30 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 300 |
|
Harshit Rana
not out
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Marco Jansen | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9.0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 14.7 |
| Corbin Bosch | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Anrich Nortje | 3 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 19.0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
| George Linde | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Aiden Markram | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AK Markram
retired out
|
38 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
|
GF Linde
c Pandya b Arshdeep Singh
|
🦆 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
RD Rickelton
c Ishan Kishan b Varun
|
44 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 210 |
|
D Brevis
c Tilak Varma b Dube
|
2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
|
DA Miller
c Ishan Kishan b Patel
|
13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 130 |
|
JF Smith
c Yadav b Abhishek Sharma
|
35 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 152 |
|
T Stubbs
not out
|
45 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 214 |
|
M Jansen
b Abhishek Sharma
|
31 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 194 |
|
C Bosch
not out
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.3 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.0 |
| Harshit Rana | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 14.3 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2.0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 10.7 |
Match Squad
India
Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa
Aiden Markram, George Linde, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Keshav Maharaj, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi
🇮🇳 India vs South Africa 1st Warm-up Match – Detailed Match Summary (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026)
The India vs South Africa warm-up match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026 delivered a high-quality contest at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, with IND showcasing depth, firepower, and composure to defeat RSA by 30 runs. The match served as a strong preparation outing for both teams ahead of the tournament, highlighting batting intent, bowling variations, and tactical adjustments on a good batting surface.
🇮🇳 INDIA – 1st Innings (240/6 in 20 Overs)
India set the tone early after opting to bat, posting a massive 240/6, one of the highest scores of the warm-up phase. The innings was built on aggressive stroke play, calculated risks, and sustained momentum through the middle overs.
Batters
Shubman Gill ⭐ 53 (20 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes, SR 265.00)
Abhishek Sharma 24 (18 balls, 3 fours, 1 six, SR 133.33)
Tilak Varma 45 (19 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes, SR 236.84)
Suryakumar Yadav ⭐ 30 (16 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes, SR 187.50)
Axar Patel 35 (23 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes, SR 152.17)
Rinku Singh 16 (13 balls, 1 four, 1 six, SR 123.08)
Hardik Pandya 10 (10 balls, 1 four, SR 100.00)
India’s innings was defined by explosive starts and seamless transitions. Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma punished anything loose, while Suryakumar Yadav injected urgency during the middle overs. Axar Patel’s late flourish ensured India crossed the 240 mark convincingly.
Bowlers (South Africa)
Lungi Ngidi 3–0–23–0, Economy 7.70
Marco Jansen 2–0–18–1, Economy 9.00
Kagiso Rabada 3–0–44–0, Economy 14.70
Corbin Bosch 3–0–31–1, Economy 10.30
Anrich Nortje 3–0–57–1, Economy 19.00
Despite flashes of control from Ngidi, South Africa struggled to contain India’s batting depth, especially at the death.
🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA – 2nd Innings (210/7 in 20 Overs)
Chasing 241, South Africa fought hard and showed resilience, but the target proved just beyond reach as India’s bowlers struck at crucial moments.
Batters
Aiden Markram ⭐ 38 (19 balls, 2 fours, 4 sixes, SR 200.00)
Ryan Rickelton 44 (21 balls, 4 fours, 3 sixes, SR 209.52)
Jason Smith 35 (23 balls, 4 fours, 1 six, SR 152.17)
Tristan Stubbs 45 (21 balls, 4 fours, 4 sixes, SR 214.29)
Marco Jansen 31 (16 balls, 3 fours, 2 sixes, SR 193.75)
South Africa’s chase featured fearless hitting, especially from Rickelton and Stubbs, who kept the required run rate within touching distance. However, consistent breakthroughs prevented a full-scale takeover.
Bowlers (India)
Arshdeep Singh ⭐ 4–0–28–1, Economy 7.20
Hardik Pandya 2–0–28–0, Economy 14.00
Harshit Rana 2–0–36–0, Economy 18.00
Kuldeep Yadav 2–0–25–0, Economy 12.50
Shivam Dube 4–0–57–0, Economy 14.20
Tilak Varma 1–0–9–0, Economy 9.00
Varun Chakravarthy ⭐ 2–0–12–1, Economy 6.00
Axar Patel ⭐ 1–0–2–1, Economy 2.00
Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel applied the brakes expertly, while Arshdeep Singh provided early control with the new ball.
🔍 Key Match Insights & Turning Point
The turning point came during overs 14–16 of South Africa’s chase, when India conceded minimal runs while picking up key wickets. The pitch remained true throughout, but India’s superior bowling discipline under pressure made the difference.
🏆 Match Result
India (IND) defeated South Africa (RSA) by 30 runs
Man of the Match: ⭐ Shubman Gill – for his explosive 53 off just 20 balls
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Match Type: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Match 2026
India will take immense confidence from this all-round performance, while South Africa showed promise but will look to tighten their bowling plans ahead of the main tournament