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Today, February 2, 2026, marks the official launch of the project. 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup The warm-up event serves as the final proving ground for the 20 countries before the main event begins on February 7. This phase of the game allows teams to experiment with their tactical combinations and adapt to subcontinental conditions India and Sri Lanka. One of the most anticipated matches of the day is IndiaA take side USA At DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, the team quickly earned a reputation as dangerous giant killers on the global stage.
India A: Tilak Varma and IPL firepower returns
Led by young and energetic people Ayush BadoniThe India A squad heading into today’s match is packed with talented players hoping to carve out a place in the tournament. The biggest headlines are the return Tilak VarmaHe has been cleared to play after undergoing abdominal surgery and missing the recent series against New Zealand; He is expected to use this match as an important fitness test before India’s official opener.
Joining him was a powerful middle order that included Ryanparagjust recovered from a shoulder injury, explosive Ashutosh Sharmaboth are eager to replicate their IPL dominance. In bowling terms, pure pace Mayank Yadav and tactical spin Ravi Bishnoi It will become the main weapon for India A to suppress the American scoring rate. The line-up also includes emerging stars such as Priyansh Arya and Namandirensuring that the depth of Indian cricket is on full display at the DY Patil Stadium.
Team
- Ayush Badoni(C)
- Ashok Sharma
- Namandir
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Priyansh Arya
- N. Jagadisan(WK)
- Tilak Varma
- Ryanparag
- Manav Sutar
- Uvir Patel(WK)
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Vipraji Nigam
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Khalil Ahmed
- Mayank Yadav
Also read: T20 World Cup warm-up matches 2026: Full schedule
America: Giant killer under Monank Patel
U.S. national team, captained by Monank Patel, entering this warm-up match with the confidence of their historic performance in the last World Cup. Key players such as experienced left-arm pacer Saurabh Netrawalkar and fatal Ali Khan Will lead a bowling attack designed to exploit the local conditions they have become familiar with during their careers.
The U.S. batting lineup consists of experienced Terry Gous and aggressive Sayan Jahangirthe two are crucial to the team’s strategy of building high point totals. This game is an important opportunity for Team USA to test their new tactics against a quality “A” team before taking on the Indian senior team in Group C later this month.
Team:
Monank Patel (C), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
India A vs USA: Today’s T20 World Cup warm-up match broadcast and live broadcast information
India A’s match against the United States will be streamed exclusively in India via JioHotstar, the premier digital destination throughout the 2026 T20 World Cup. Fans can watch the live broadcast starting from 5:00 PM IST via the JioHotstar app on mobile devices or through the official website on desktops and smart TVs. The platform has optimized its streaming experience in response to the expected surge in viewership for the event, offering multi-language commentary and high-definition live streaming for all selected warm-up matches involving the host nation.
