India A vs USA LIVE Streaming, ICC T20 World Cup Warm Up Match - Tilak Varma To Make Comeback

World Cup warm-up matches used to hold substantial importance, providing teams with the opportunity to acclimate to foreign conditions and gain sufficient match practice before a marquee event.

However, in recent years, due to the increasing regularity of ICC events and a packed international schedule, teams are prioritizing rest over these warm-up fixtures, but for associate teams like the USA, the Netherlands and Nepal, these matches still hold high importance.

Due to their lack of exposure, these matches give them a chance to play competitive cricket against strong teams. In one such warm-up match, the giant killers USA will be up against India A, led by Ayush Badoni, on February 2, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

The warm-up matches will be held be held across India and Sri Lanka from February to 6. India have been meticulous in their warm-up fixtures planning. The India A unit will play two warm-up matches against USA and Namibia on February 2 and 6 respectively.

Match Details

Match: India A vs USA Warm Up Match

Date: February 2, 2026

Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

Time: 5:00 PM IST

Tilak Varma To Feature In Warm-Up Games

Tilak Varma, who missed the recent T20I series against New Zealand due to testicular surgery, has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence medical panel to play the World Cup warm-up fixtures. He will be in action in both warm-up matches against the USA and South Africa for India A and India, respectively.

Tilak Varma, who played an integral role in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, has been an integral part of the Indian T20I team. The team values his presence in the team, which was evident by his inclusion in the World Cup squad despite clouds of uncertainty looming over his availability.

IND A vs USA, 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match: Squads

India A: Ayush Badoni (C), Naman Dhir, Ashutosh Sharma, Priyansh Arya, N Jagadeesan (WK), Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag, Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma, Urvil Patel (WK), Gurjapneet Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Ravi Bishnoi, Khaleel Ahmed, Mayank Yadav

USA: Monank Patel (capt), Jasdeep Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane

IND A vs USA, 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match: Streaming Details

The India A vs USA warm-up match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network on February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. It will also be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app.