The DY Patil surface is a paradise for batters, with big scores firmly on the cards. A par total should be around 210–220, and with dew usually setting in, chasing teams often gain a clear advantage—making bowling first the preferred option after winning the toss.
India come into this warm-up brimming with confidence after a dominant 4–1 series win over New Zealand, with Ishan Kishan in red-hot form following his T20I century. South Africa, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a solid 2–1 victory against the West Indies and will be keen to unleash their pace attack on this lively, bouncy wicket.
With both sides focused on match practice rather than the result, experimentation is likely. Still, India’s home conditions and deeper batting lineup give them a slight edge heading into the game.
What Is The Schedule For India vs South Africa Warm up game?
The world Cup warm up between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday , February 3 , at the Dy Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai The match will start at 7:00 PM IST.
How To Watch Live Broadcast Of India vs South Africa Warm up game?
The India VS South Africa Warmup match is live on Star Sports Networks
How To Watch Live Streaming Of India vs South Africa Warm up game?
The India VS South Africa Warmup match is live on JioStar.
What Is The Toss Time For India vs South Africa Warm up game?
The toss for the India and South Africa T20I match will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Squads
India
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
South Africa
Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Ryan Rickelton*, Tristan Stubbs*.
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