Its official launch today, February 2, 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 The warm-up fixtures act as the final testing ground for the 20 nations before the main event begins on 7 February. This stage of the tournament allows teams to experiment with their tactical combinations and adapt to the conditions of the subcontinent. India And Sri Lanka. Featuring one of the most anticipated matchups of the day India A take sides usa At the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, a team that has quickly gained a reputation as a dangerous giant-killer on the global stage.
India A: Tilak Verma’s return and IPL firepower
Led by young and dynamic Ayush BadoniThe India A team for today’s match is loaded with talent looking to cement their place in the story of the tournament. The biggest headline is the return of Tilak VermaWho has been cleared to play after undergoing abdominal surgery and missing the recent series new zealand; Hopefully he will use this game as an important fitness test before India’s official opener.
They also include a strong middle order Riyan ParagFresh relief from a shoulder injury, and explosive Ashutosh SharmaBoth of them are eager to repeat their IPL dominance. On the bowling front, fast pace Mayank Yadav and strategic spin Ravi Bishnoi Will be the primary weapon as India A looks to stop the US scoring rate. The team also includes rising stars like Priyansh Arya And Naman DheerEnsuring that the depth of Indian cricket is on full display at the DY Patil Stadium.
squad
- Ayush Badoni (C)
- Ashok Sharma
- Naman Dheer
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Priyansh Arya
- N. Jagadeesan (WK)
- Tilak Verma
- Riyan Parag
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- Urvil Patel (wicketkeeper)
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Vipraraj Nigam
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Khalil Ahmed
- Mayank Yadav
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USA: Mass murderers led by Monank Patel
Captaining the United States national team Monank PateI am entering this practice match with the confidence of my historic performance in the last World Cup edition. Key players like experienced left arm fast bowler -Saurabh Netrawalkar and deadly Ali Khan Will lead the bowling attack, which aims to take advantage of the local conditions he has become familiar with during his professional stint.
The American batting lineup has experienced players andries cows and aggressive Shayan JahangirBoth of these are essential to the team’s strategy of making high-scoring totals. The match is an important opportunity for the United States to test their new tactical maneuvers against a high-quality ‘A’ team before facing the senior Indian team in a Group C encounter later this month.
Squad:
Monank Patel (captain), Jesse Singh, Andries Goss, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
India A vs USA: Broadcast and live streaming information for today’s T20 World Cup practice match
The India A vs USA match is being streamed live exclusively in India via JioHotstar, which serves as the primary digital destination for the entire T20 World Cup 2026. Fans can access the live coverage starting at 5:00 PM via the JioHotstar app on mobile devices or through its official website on desktop and smart TVs. The platform has adapted its streaming experience to handle the huge increase in viewership expected for the tournament, offering multi-language commentary and high-definition feeds for all selected warm-up matches involving the host nation.
