IND vs SA Warm-Up Match Preview:

The India team will lock horns with South Africa in the 10th Match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026. The Indian team is in sensational form. They entered this big event after winning a T20I series against New Zealand by 4-1. They have another golden opportunity to make history on home ground.

On the other hand, South Africa managed to win only two out of their last five matches. They head into this tournament after winning the T20I series against West Indies by 2-1. This is a good opportunity for them to adapt to the conditions here and assess their strength against a strong team like India. 

Recent Performance: 

IND: W, L, W, W, W

SA: L, W, W, L, L

IND vs SA Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026
• Match: IND vs SA 
• Date: 4th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, India 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 33–33°C

• Rain Chances: 3%

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny

 The weather is expected to remain favourable during the match.

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report: 

The pitch at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, is known for its true carry and bounce. This is a high-scoring venue where batsmen can score plenty of runs. Pacers can get a little more help than spinners.

• Win Batting First: 48%

• Win Bowling First: 52%

• Best Suited For: Pacers (58%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 182

• Average 2nd Innings: 184

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

IND vs SA Warm-Up Match Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Reeza Hendricks, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton

Top Picks from India 

Top Picks from South Africa 

IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND vs SA Warm-Up Match Dream11 Team Suggestion:  

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IND vs SA Warm-Up Match Prediction – Who Will Win

India is expected to win this match. They are familiar with the conditions here and have also recently won a T20I series against New Zealand. Cricket Winner expert is backing India to win this match.

Prediction: India to win.

IND vs SA FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND vs SA match today?

India (IND) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs SA Dream11 team?

Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 182 and 184 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.