IND vs SA Highlights Today T20 World Cup 2026 Warm Up Match: Ishan Kishan, Bowlers Shine as India Beat South Africa by 30 Runs

India secured a commanding 30-run victory over South Africa, defending a massive total of 240. Despite flashes of brilliance from the South African batters, including a solid start from Aiden Markram—who retired out to give his teammates a chance—and aggressive knocks from Ryan Rickelton and Smith, India’s disciplined bowling kept them in check. Tristan Stubbs fought bravely till the last ball, but the relentless pressure from India’s bowlers and the mounting scoreboard ensured South Africa could never close the gap, handing India a clinical and well-deserved win.

SIX! That’s three in a row! Another full toss from Shivam Dube, and Stubbs doesn’t miss a beat—he stands deep in his crease and drives it powerfully over long-on! South Africa 209/7 in 19.5 overs vs India (240/6) in Navi Mumbai

Abhishek Sharma strikes again, claiming his second wicket of the night as Marco Jansen falls for 31! Bowled! Sharma fires in a quicker, flatter delivery on middle stump, completely deceiving Jansen, who swings hard across the line and misses, leaving his stumps shattered.

22 runs from Shivam Dube’s over as Marco Jansen takes charge for South Africa! The lanky Protea is in sublime touch, finishing with a no-look shot. A slower full delivery on the pads from Dube is met with perfect timing as Jansen makes room and clips it over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.

A thrilling over from Abhishek Sharma ends with three boundaries and a key wicket! He gives the ball extra flight, tempting Jason Smith to charge down the track for a big hit. The batter is deceived, manages only a leading edge, and skies it straight to cover, where a fielder takes a smart catch. South Africa 142/6 in 15 overs vs India (240/6) in Navi Mumbai

Poor from David Miller! Axar Patel strikes with a clever delivery, pushing a flatter ball across the left-hander. Miller tries a hurried pull, gets a faint inside edge, and Ishan Kishan, showing sharp reflexes, recovers from a slight fumble to take the catch. The umpire has no hesitation raising his finger.

Varun Chakravarthy strikes immediately, removing Ryan Rickelton (44) off his very first delivery! Trying to go after the spinner, Rickelton attempts a big slog sweep but is deceived by the flight, top-edging the ball straight into the air. Ishan Kishan positions himself perfectly and takes a simple catch, bringing a sudden end to a promising innings. 

Crucial breakthrough for India! Shivam Dube outsmarts Brevis with a clever change of pace. Dube shortens the length and keeps it wide outside off, tempting Brevis into a flat-batted shot. Mistimed and powerless, the ball goes straight to long-off, giving India a key wicket. SA 85/3 in 7.5 overs vs IND (240/6) in Navi Mumbai

SIX! Back-to-back maximums for Rickelton! A fuller delivery on the pads from Kuldeep sees him go down on one knee and sweep it flat over deep square leg for another six.

Time for drinks! South Africa are making steady progress in the chase, but the asking rate remains steep, meaning they will need to accelerate soon. Both Aiden Markram and Rickelton are in excellent touch and will be eager to take the attack to the Indian bowlers. However, it won’t be easy, as India’s quality spin attack could pose significant challenges in the middle overs, testing the South African duo’s skill and temperament.

SIX! What a shot! Rickelton smashes a length delivery outside off from Harshit Rana over wide long-on. South Africa races to 50, scoring 16 off Rana’s opening over!

Ouch! Aiden Markram, South Africa captain, goes down in pain with a grimace on his face. He tried to create room, but Hardik Pandya’s skiddy back-of-a-length delivery beats him, striking him on the box.

Hat-trick of sixes for Aiden Markram! The South African skipper is taking matters into his own hands, blasting 19 runs off Hardik Pandya’s opening over. Pandya bowls a short, tame bouncer on off, but it sits up perfectly for Markram, who rocks back and pulls it clean over cow corner, putting India under early pressure. SA 20/1 in 2 overs vs IND (240/6) in Navi Mumbai

South Africa’s experiment to open with Linde backfires! Arshdeep Singh swings it both ways, and the lower-order hitter struggles against the quality new-ball. A good-length delivery seams in, Linde tries to create room but fails, chipping it straight to mid-on, where Pandya takes a comfortable catch. South Africa 1/1 in 1 over vs India (240/6) in Navi Mumbai

Welcome back for the run chase! Arshdeep Singh will open the bowling for India, with a wide slip in place. At the crease for South Africa are skipper Aiden Markram and George Linde, with Markram taking strike. Here we go!

India put on a spectacular batting display after Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat on a belter of a surface in the U19 World Cup clash. During the toss, Sky had mentioned he wanted to test his bowlers, especially with dew expected later, and his batters more than delivered, giving them plenty of cushion. India’s top three were destructive, but it was Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma who stole the show, effortlessly smashing the ball all around the ground. Kishan’s 20-ball 53 and Tilak’s 19-ball 45 set the perfect platform for the Men in Blue to blaze away and dominate in ideal batting conditions.

Out, Caught by Marco Jansen! Hardik Pandya played a terrific hand of 30 off just 10 deliveries, what a knock! A skiddy back-of-a-length delivery outside off, and Pandya goes for a big slash but can’t get enough on it. Jansen, stationed at sweeper cover, takes it cleanly, ending a brilliant innings that injected pace and fire into the innings. IND 240/6 in 19.5 overs vs SA in Navi Mumbai

SIX! 17 runs from Rabada’s over! Hardik Pandya creates some room, takes on Rabada’s full delivery, and with a flick of the wrists, sends it flat over deep backward square leg—pure power from the bottom hand! IND 228/5 in 18 overs vs SA in Navi Mumbai

OUT! Some relief for Anrich Nortje! After conceding 49 in his first two overs, he strikes back. Rinku Singh goes for a big one but only gets a toe-end off a pitched-up delivery, and Stubbs takes a superb low catch at long-on. India 210/4 in 17.3 overs vs South Africa in Navi Mumbai

Terrific over from Ngidi, conceding just 3 runs! Rinku Singh tries to muscle a full-toss outside off, but misses—an opportunity gone begging.

Axar Patel is on fire! The lanky southpaw turns a short, angled delivery from Kagiso Rabada into a ramp over third man for six, using the bowler’s pace and angle to perfection.

Bowled from behind his legs! Tilak Varma (45 off 19 balls) didn’t even notice as he ran for a single. A tricky yorker from round the wicket clips the leg stump, and with no zing bails in play, it took a moment for everyone to realize. India 146/3 in 11 overs vs South Africa in Navi Mumbai

SIX… and SIX to finish! 49 off two overs from Nortje — carnage. Full and wide in the slot from Nortje, and Tilak Varma needs no second invite, launching it clean over long-off. Brutal finish. India 122/2 in 9 overs vs South Africa in Navi Mumbai

SIX! Ishan Kishan Goes Berserk — 50 Off 23 balls! Then Retires Out in T20 World Cup Warm Up! Full and right in the slot, Kishan unleashes a huge swipe across the line as the slower ball sails over mid-wicket. The strike brings up a blazing half-century off just 23 deliveries — and moments later, he walks back to the dugout, retired out. IND 80/0 in 5.5 overs vs SA in Navi Mumbai

29 off Anrich Nortje’s first over! Four sixes and a boundary, video-game batting from the pocket dynamo from Jharkhan. SIX! Kishan probably didn’t know much about that one, but he’ll gladly take it — a grin exchanged with Abhishek says it all. Sharp bumper from around the wicket, a half-committed pull as he bails out… top edge flies over fine leg. When it’s your day, it’s really your day. India 73/0 in 5 overs vs South Africa in Navi Mumbai

SIX! Ishan Kishan is off to a blazing start in the T20 World Cup 2026 — top-class stuff from the southpaw. He’s in some form. Rabada hits a good length on middle, but Kishan makes it look easy, picking it up effortlessly and sending it sailing over mid-wicket. Pure timing! India 30/0 in 3 overs vs South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 Warm up

India win the toss and choose to bat against South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 warm up match in Navi Mumbai.

Suryakumar Yadav: “We’ll bat first. There could be dew later, so we want to test ourselves and our bowlers tonight. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma will open. Pressure is part of the game, but the crowd support gives us an extra edge. We just want to stick to what we’ve been doing over the last year and a half and continue those good habits.”

With just three days to go before the T20 World Cup, there’s no better appetiser than a clash between the finalists of the last edition. This fixture gives both India and South Africa one final chance for match practice. Fresh off series wins against New Zealand and West Indies respectively, both sides have a fair idea of their plans — but a few spots could still be up for grabs.

India’s opening pair will be under the spotlight. After his standout showing against New Zealand, Ishan Kishan appears the frontrunner to partner Abhishek Sharma for the World Cup, and this game could offer a clear hint.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup warm-up match from the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Being a warm-up, expect plenty of rotation as squads are tested and combinations tried.