India batters blaze past SA in T20 World Cup warm-up
Updated On: 05 February, 2026 10:54 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
India’s batters unleashed a six-hitting spree in a T20 World Cup warm-up match against South Africa, piling up 240-5 at the DY Patil Stadium. Ishan Kishan starred with a 20-ball 53, while Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya chipped in with rapid-fire cameos as the hosts dominated the Proteas attack

(Left) Opener Ishan Kishan during his 20-ball 50 vs SA at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday; (right) Tilak Varma during his 19-ball 45 on Wednesday. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE
Though it was a warm-up or practice game for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian had clear intentions — try to hit every ball for a six or at least four — against South Africa on Wednesday. And they executed it perfectly, posting 240-5 in their allotted 20 overs at the DY Patil Stadium.
The hosts hammered 19 sixes and 15 fours as the visitors managed just 33 dot balls.
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