IND vs SA Highlights, T20 World Cup Warm-up Match: India triumph South Africa by 30 runs

That's a wrap, folks! The pre-tournament preparations are done and it is now time to gear up for the mega event. Both these teams will be looking to start their campaign with a win but for now, it's goodbye from us. Cheers!

Let's now hear from Ishan Kishan - Kishan expresses his excitement about getting the opportunity to open the innings, but he also enjoyed batting at number 3. He emphasizes that he's focused on doing his best regardless of his batting position, especially with the World Cup approaching. He also attributes his success to being present in the moment, watching the ball closely, and playing the required shots. He credits the pitch for being tremendous to bat on in the second innings, saying he trusted the wicket's bounce. He also highlights the importance of Tilak Varma's comeback, noting that Varma brings more than just batting skills, as he can also contribute with the ball and provide stability in the middle order. He praises Varma's fielding and current batting form. Regarding bowling, Kishan acknowledges that there's always room for improvement. He feels that his team did well on the wicket, but the opposition bowled well too. He suggests that the team will review their bowling in the team meeting.

South Africa's efforts - The Proteas came into this clash on the back of a home series win against the Windies but their star batter, Quinton de Kock, didn't feature in this game. Skipper Aiden Markram played a solid knock up top but the likes of Dewald Brevis and David Miller disappointed. However, probably two batters that are vying for a spot in the Playing XI - Tristan Stubbs and Jason Smith played fighting knocks and Marco Jansen also managed to get a few big hits away.

India's story - After a scintillating display with the bat where plenty of batters got an eye in, the hosts did a fine job with the ball as well. Even without the services of Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian attack started positively as Arshdeep Singh got an early wicket. There was resistance all throughout from the Proteas but the likes of Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy bowled really well. Even the fringe bowlers like Shivam Dube and Abhishek Sharma were amongst the wickets. There is work to be done, though, as a few bowlers seemed out of touch and went for plenty of runs.

India almost at their peak - A fine all-round showing from the reigning T20 Champions and they have made a statement with this win. A win that will not just calm the nerves of a home tournament but will also send a signal to all the other teams. South Africa blew hot and cold all throughout the game but will be decently pleased as they got a high-octane game against a top side.

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, Overpitched, wide outside off, Tristan Stubbs crunches it to long off for a single. India win by 30 runs.

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Hat trick of sixes! Shivam Dube dishes out a full toss, around off, asking to be hit. Stubbs goes straight this time, over long on and well over for a six.

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Consecutive sixes! Dube errs and serves a gentle full toss, just outside off, Stubbs hammers it over square leg for six more. 

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Shivam Dube keeps it short, bowls it outside off, Stubbs stands tall and pulls it hard over Sanju Samson at long off for a biggie. 

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, A bumper, into the surface and outside off. Too short and Tristan Stubbs fails to get his bat on it.

Shivam Dube to Corbin Bosch, Serves it very full and wide outside off, Corbin Bosch leans and carves it over to deep cover for a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Tristan Stubbs, SIX! Stubbs connects well! A bit too short and wide outside off, Stubbs holds his shape, bends his back slightly and pumps it over long off for a biggie. 

Abhishek Sharma to Corbin Bosch, Fuller delivery, outside off, Corbin Bosch punches it through covers for a single. 

The next batter is Corbin Bosch.

Abhishek Sharma to Marco Jansen, OUT! CASTLED! Abhishek Sharma gets his second of the night! A skiddy length delivery on middle, Marco Jansen swings a bit too hard and fails to connect. The ball stays slightly low and rolls through to hit the stumps. A quick fire 31 off 16 balls from Marco Jansen.

Abhishek Sharma to Tristan Stubbs, A half tracker on middle and leg, Stubbs opens up his body and pulls it to deep square leg for one more.

Abhishek Sharma to Marco Jansen, Marco Jansen takes a premeditated charge and Sharma yorks him, outside off. Jansen squeezes it to point.

Abhishek Sharma to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, full and outside off, Stubbs reverse hits it to short third man and takes a quick single.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, Very full and well wide of off. Marco Jansen shuffles across but fails to dig it out.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, A low full toss, outside off, Marco Jansen smashes as he leans across to deep point. Rinku Singh runs to his right and slides to keep it just away from the ropes. A brace.

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, A wide yorker, outside off, Stubbs carves as he opens the face of the bat to deep point for a single.

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, A slower bumper, into the surface, too wide. Stubbs flat bats it down to long off. The fielder slight overruns but does well to stop it. Two more runs.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, Dube bowls a low full toss, near the strip line. Marco Jansen swings and edges it to third man for a single.

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, Touch too full, outside off, Stubbs throws his blade at it and manages a thick inside edge past square leg. Arshdeep Singh runs across from deep backward square leg and saves a run. Three runs taken.

Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, A wide full toss, outside off, Stubbs drags his shot to mid on and scampers across for a run.

Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Tickled away! A full toss, straighter delivery on the pads. Stubbs steps across, picks off the pads and helps it past short fine leg, very fine for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Marco Jansen, Singh misses his mark and bowls a full toss, wide outside off, Marco Jansen slaps it to sweeper cover for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Marco Jansen, A pacy bouncer on middle and leg. Marco Jansen ducks under it. Arshdeep Singh sees the funny side as he laughs with Marco Jansen.

Arshdeep Singh to Marco Jansen, Singh keeps it full and wide of off, angled well away. Marco Jansen bends across but fails to hit it away.

Arshdeep Singh to Tristan Stubbs, Serves a widish full toss, outside off, Tristan Stubbs leans across and punches it to long off for a single.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Excellent shot this is from Jansen! Wide yorker, outside off, Marco Jansen rocks back deep into the crease and opens the face of the bat before hitting it to slice it over short third for his third boundary of the inning. 22 runs from the over!

Shivam Dube to Tristan Stubbs, Short and outside off, Tristan Stubbs tries to pull it across, but gets the connection on the upper part of his bat. The ball lobs and drops safely in the vacant mid off region. Another run for SA.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, Low full toss, on off, Marco Jansen mistimes his hit to long on. The ball flies, but drops much short of Sanju Samson in the long on region. Single taken.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, SIX! This is Marco Jansen at his best! A slower one this time from Dube, fuller on middle, angling in. Marco Jansen opens his stance and hoist it up and over the deep square leg fence for a massive six.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Marco Jansen has just started with his fireworks! Fuller on the stumps, Marco Jansen lofts it through the line, over Sanju Samson in the mid on region, for another boundary.

IND vs SA T20 World Cup Warm Up Match Live Score: South Africa in deep trouble at 142/6 as India tighten the noose

South Africa’s chase continued to unravel as India struck at regular intervals, leaving the visitors struggling at 142 for 6 in pursuit of a daunting target of 241.

Earlier, Axar Patel provided a crucial breakthrough in the 11th over by dismissing David Miller. The experienced left-hander could manage only 13 off 10 balls before falling, further denting South Africa’s hopes of a recovery.

Jason Smith showed brief resistance during the middle overs and attempted to counterattack. In the 15th over, he struck Abhishek Sharma for two boundaries, momentarily lifting the tempo. However, the respite was short-lived as Abhishek had the last laugh, removing Smith on the third delivery of the same over. Smith departed after scoring 35 off 23 balls.

With wickets tumbling and the required rate spiralling out of control, South Africa were left needing 99 runs off the final 30 balls. Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen were at the crease, tasked with an uphill challenge as India continued to dictate terms and close in on a dominant finish.

Shivam Dube to Marco Jansen, SIX! BANG! Full and outside off, Marco Jansen smokes it straight like an arrow, to downtown for a biggie.

Shivam Dube (1-0-6-1) is back on.

Abhishek Sharma to Marco Jansen, Short, outside off, Marco Jansen punches it to deep cover for a single.

Abhishek Sharma to Marco Jansen, FOUR! SHOT! Short of a length, on leg, Marco Jansen pulls it hard to the left of the deep mid-wicket fielder for four runs to get off the mark.

Marco Jansen is the next batter in, replacing Jason Smith.

Abhishek Sharma to Marco Jansen, Arm ball, fuller, down the leg side, Marco Jansen looks to push it to cover, but gets beaten on the inside edge and it just misses the leg stump.

Abhishek Sharma to Jason Smith, OUT! TAKEN! Abhishek Sharma has the last laugh. He once again sees the batter making room to the leg side, but he keeps his line straight to the middle stump and fuller. Jason Smith tries to smash it downtown, but to wide mid off. The ball flies and stays in the air for a very long time, enough for Suryakumar Yadav to sprint from the ropes, slide and pouch the catch at his front. 

Abhishek Sharma to Jason Smith, FOUR! THUMPED AWAY! Short this time from Sharma, on off. Jason Smith gets on his back foot and punches it upishly, over Abhishek once again for another boundary. 

Abhishek Sharma to Jason Smith, FOUR! Up and over! Abhishek Sharma follows the batter fuller, and down the leg. Jason Smith gets on his front foot and lofts it nonchalantly over the bowler and gets four runs.

DRINKS BREAK! South Africa going at a good rate but not good enough to cross the victory line. The required run rate is closing in on 20 runs per over. India will be happy with how they have performed. Suryakumar Yadav might bring back his pace bowlers back into the attack and hope they finish things off on a high.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Smith, Flatter and fuller, outside off, Jason Smith pushes it to long off for a single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller, on off, turning in, Tristan Stubbs flicks it to square leg for one.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Smith, Varun Chakaravarthy drags his length back, outside off, Jason Smith punches it with cross-bat to long off and gets another comfortable single.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Tristan Stubbs, Tossed up, much fuller, Tristan Stubbs jams it to long off to get another single.