India shines in warm-up match, defeating South Africa by 30 runs

In a thrilling warm-up game for the 2026 T20 World Cup, India dazzled South Africa in Navi Mumbai on February 4. Abhishek Sharma shined by dismissing Marco Jansen, who was blazing with 31 runs off 16 balls. India set a hefty target of 240/6, led by Ishan Kishan's explosive 53. South Africa managed 210/7, giving India a 30-run victory as they gear up to face the USA on February 7.

Quick rundown

1.Abhishek Sharma shines with the ball against South Africa.

2.India secures a 30-run victory in the T20 World Cup warm-up.

3.Ishan Kishan's explosive 53 sets the tone for India's innings.

4.Tristan Stubbs ends with a hat-trick of sixes in the final over.

5.India to face USA in their T20 World Cup opener in Mumbai.

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