The schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches, featuring the India ‘A’ team and USA, is expected to be revealed today. The tournament is set to take place from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
India ‘A’ is likely to have two practice games, while the main World Cup squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will play one fixture. The venue for the main Indian team’s warm-up match, whether at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai or Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, is yet to be confirmed.
Defending champions India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against the United States of America (USA) on February 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The final schedule for the warm-up games is anticipated to be announced today, with possible adjustments, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The Indian team is expected to gather in Mumbai on either February 2 or 3 before the tournament commences. Tilak Varma, who has been recovering from a lower abdomen injury at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, will join the team after regaining full fitness. The USA, grouped with India, will play their warm-up matches on February 3 and 5, possibly at the DY Patil Stadium.
Warm-up matches before the T20 World Cup serve as crucial preparation for teams to fine-tune their strategies and adapt to the playing conditions before the official competition begins.
