Wed Feb 04 13:20:00 UTC 2026: ### T-20 World Cup Warm-Up Schedule Released; India to Face South Africa

The Story:
The schedule for the T-20 World Cup warm-up matches has been announced, taking place between February 2nd and February 6th across seven different venues. Notably, England will not participate in these warm-up games, while major teams like Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and West Indies will each play only one match. The Indian team is slated to play one warm-up match against South Africa on February 4th at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. The remaining two warm-up matches will feature India A. A separate article mentions Pakistan government’s announced boycott of the match with India scheduled for February 15th.

Key Points:

  • T-20 World Cup warm-up matches will be held from February 2nd to February 6th.
  • England will not participate in warm-up matches.
  • India will play one warm-up match against South Africa on February 4th at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.
  • India A team announced for warm-up matches, captained by Ayush Badoni, including Tilak Verma.
  • The T-20 World Cup begins on February 7th with Netherlands vs. Pakistan in Colombo.
  • India’s first match is against the USA in Mumbai.
  • Final match is on March 8th, venue dependent on Pakistan’s performance.
  • Pakistan government announced boycott of the match with India scheduled for February 15th.

Key Takeaways:

  • The T-20 World Cup preparation is underway with the announcement of warm-up schedules.
  • India’s warm-up strategy involves testing its main team against South Africa and providing opportunities for India A players.
  • The boycott of the match by Pakistan government introduces political tensions into the tournament, with potential implications for future matches.
  • Coverage of the warm up matches are available to a wide audience on various platforms.
  • Tilak Verma needs to prove his fitness.

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