India vs South Africa, 10th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches – February 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST (same as local time), Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
The Dr. DY Patil pitch typically favors batsmen early on, offering true bounce and short boundaries that encourage aggressive strokeplay in T20s. Spinners gain grip later under lights, while pacers can exploit any early seam movement if there’s moisture. Expect a par score around 170-180.
Clear skies are forecast for Navi Mumbai on February 4 evening, with temperatures hovering at 24-26°C and low humidity around 40%. No rain interruptions anticipated, ideal for uninterrupted T20 action.
This warm-up clash revives the 2024 T20 World Cup final intensity, serving as India’s sole preparation game before defending their title. Both sides aim to fine-tune combinations ahead of the main tournament starting February 9, testing bench strength and adaptability on home soil. South Africa desperately needs momentum after a rocky T20I run.
India enters unbeaten in recent T20Is post their New Zealand series sweep, showcasing batting depth and spin dominance. South Africa, however, has stumbled with nine losses in 16 outings since the 2024 final, hampered by injuries and missing stars like Klaasen.
India’s top-order firepower under Suryakumar Yadav faces South Africa’s pace revival with Nortje back. Expect dew to influence the second innings, favoring chasers. Recent India-SA encounters highlight India’s edge in high-pressure chases.
Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa have played 28 T20Is, with India winning 15, South Africa 12, and one tie. Last five meetings: India won 3 (including the 2024 WC final), South Africa 2 – most recently India by 8 wickets in Johannesburg.
IND vs SA Match Details
- Match: 10th Warm-up Match
- Teams: India vs South Africa, 10th Match
- Date: 04 Feb 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
- In India, tune into Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2) or stream on Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema.
- Pakistan viewers can watch on PTV Sports, A Sports, or Ten Sports, with streaming available on Tapmad and Tamasha.
- For Sri Lanka, options include SLRC, Channel Eye, and Siyatha TV on TV, plus Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube and Dialog ViU online.
- UK fans have Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sports 1, and talkSPORT on television, alongside Sky Go, Discovery+, and NOW TV for streaming.
- In South Africa, SuperSport covers it on TV and via their app.
- Australia might check Fox Sports for TV and Kayo Sports for live streams.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV on TV, Sling TV or Willow HD app for streaming.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ on TV and Sky Go app.
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV) and Rabith BD app.
- Afghanistan: RTA Sport and Ariana TV.
Rest of the world: ICC.tv for free streaming where no local rights holder exists. Subscriptions often apply, and VPNs can assist with geo-blocks where permitted.
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Live Streaming Info:
The 10th T20 will be live on TNT Cricket.
Live Score Info:
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South Africa Probable XI: Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi.
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
India Team Analysis
India’s strength lies in versatile batting and world-class spin, with recent form showing 26 wins in 30 T20Is. Weakness? Over-reliance on middle-order fireworks if openers falter. Key players: Suryakumar Yadav (explosive captain), Abhishek Sharma (top-order aggressor), Varun Chakravarthy (mystery spin). They’ve dominated warm conditions lately.
South Africa Team Analysis
South Africa’s batting firepower is potent but inconsistent, with bowling leaks exposed in recent concessions over 300. Strengths include Aiden Markram’s leadership and Nortje’s raw pace; weaknesses are spin vulnerability and top-order collapses. Key men: David Miller (finisher), Aiden Markram (anchor), Anrich Nortje (pace spearhead). They’re rebuilding post-injuries.
Match Prediction
India’s form, home advantage, and superior spin attack give them the edge on this batsman-friendly yet turning pitch. They’ll chase down a competitive total comfortably – predicting an India win by 15-20 runs or 6 wickets.