New Delhi: Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on February 7, teams are taking part in warm-up matches. Today, four warm-up matches will be played featuring eight participating teams, including India and Pakistan.
India to Face South Africa
The defending champions India will take the field against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. This warm-up fixture offers India an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies before the tournament officially begins.
Pakistan to Play Against Ireland
Amid controversy over its refusal to play India in the tournament, the Pakistan team has arrived in Sri Lanka, where it will play all its matches. Pakistan will face Ireland today in a warm-up match at the Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo, starting at 5:00 PM IST. The Pakistan government has announced that the team will not take the field against India, which could invite action from the ICC.
Schedule of Today’s Warm-Up Matches (IST)
| Teams | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia vs Scotland | BCCI COE Ground-1, Bengaluru | 1:00 PM |
| West Indies vs Afghanistan | BCCI COE Ground-2, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
| Pakistan vs Ireland | Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 5:00 PM |
| India vs South Africa | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
Namibia will face Scotland in their first warm-up match at Bengaluru’s BCCI COE Ground-1. Scotland, replacing Bangladesh in the tournament, lost their opening match to Afghanistan. Meanwhile, West Indies, two-time champions, will take on Afghanistan at BCCI COE Ground-2, starting at 3:00 PM IST.
These warm-up matches give teams a chance to test combinations and strategies ahead of the main event, setting the stage for an exciting T20 World Cup 2026.
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