The schedule and broadcast details for the warm-up matches preceding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been finalized, featuring a total of 16 games taking place from February 2 to February 6, leading up to the tournament’s official commencement on February 7.
These warm-up matches are set to occur across four cities in the co-host nations of India and Sri Lanka. In India, fixtures will be held at two locations within the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, complemented by games at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka, the matches will take place at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground, R. Premadasa Stadium, and SSC Cricket Ground.
Fans eager to attend notable matches, such as USA vs. India ‘A’ on February 2 and India vs. South Africa on February 4, can obtain tickets online through BookMyShow or at the respective venue box offices.
The complete warm-up schedule is as follows (all times local):
**February 2**
– Afghanistan vs. Scotland, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3 PM
– USA vs. India ‘A’, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 5 PM
– Canada vs. Italy, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7 PM
**February 3**
– Oman vs. Sri Lanka ‘A’, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 1 PM
– Netherlands vs. Zimbabwe, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3 PM
– Nepal vs. UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 5 PM
**February 4**
– Scotland vs. Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru – 1 PM
– Afghanistan vs. West Indies, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3 PM
– Pakistan vs. Ireland, SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo – 5 PM
– India vs. South Africa, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7 PM
**February 5**
– Zimbabwe vs. Oman, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 11 AM
– Nepal vs. Canada, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 1 PM
– Australia vs. Netherlands, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 5 PM
– New Zealand vs. USA, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7 PM
**February 6**
– Italy vs. UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 3 PM
– India ‘A’ vs. Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 5 PM
For fans unable to attend in person, video highlights will be accessible through ICC Digital channels. Certain matches will also be broadcast live globally, with availability varying by region. Specifically, fans can watch some matches through official ICC licensees’ channels and on ICC.tv in all other territories without charge.
Key broadcast information includes:
**India**
– India vs. South Africa available on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar, with select matches also airing on Jio Hotstar.
**Sri Lanka**
– Live streaming on ThePapare and Dialog Play for select matches.
**Pakistan**
– Matches available on Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, and ARY Zapp.
**Afghanistan, Bangladesh, North America, Middle East, UK, Sub-Saharan Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and various other regions** will also have specific broadcasting arrangements, ensuring fans from across the globe can tune in and support their teams ahead of the tournament.
This event promises to bring together cricket enthusiasts and create an exhilarating atmosphere in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup. As the teams prepare for their matches, fans are gearing up for what is expected to be an exciting tournament.