Cricket’s global calendar just got hotter with the ICC’s confirmation of the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches. Scheduled between February 2 and 6, these 16 encounters in India and Sri Lanka are the last tune-up before the mega-event co-hosted by the two nations from February 7.
Hosting duties split seamlessly: India’s trio of BCCI COE Bengaluru, DY Patil Navi Mumbai, and Chepauk Chennai; Sri Lanka’s SSC Colombo and Colombo Cricket Club. Perfect for teams to dial in their T20 rhythms.
India’s itinerary steals the show—India ‘A’ clashes with USA (Feb 2, DY Patil 5 PM), senior India takes on South Africa (Feb 4, 7 PM DY Patil), India ‘A’ finishes vs Namibia (Feb 6, Bengaluru 5 PM). Tune in via Star Sports or Jio Hotstar for live thrills.
Match-by-match guide: Feb 2: Afg-Sco (B’luru 3 PM), USA-Ind ‘A’ (5 PM), Can-Ita (Chennai 7 PM). Feb 3: Oman-SL ‘A’ (Colombo 1 PM), Ned-Zim (Premadasa 3 PM), Nep-UAE (Chennai 5 PM). Feb 4: Sco-Nam (B’luru 1 PM), Afg-WI (3 PM), Pak-Ire (Colombo 5 PM), Ind-SA (7 PM).
Feb 5 lineup: Zim-Oma (11 AM Colombo), Nep-Can (Chennai 1 PM), Aus-Ned (Premadasa 5 PM), NZ-USA (Navi Mumbai 7 PM). Feb 6: Ita-UAE (Chennai 3 PM), Ind ‘A’-Nam (Bengaluru 5 PM).
Beyond preparation, these games will reveal team pecking orders, player fitness, and tactical blueprints. As the World Cup approaches, warm-ups promise drama, debuts, and decisive moments for fans to savor.