In the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa, India posted a total of 240 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Opening the innings for Team India, Ishan Kishan smashed 53 runs off just 20 deliveries, which was laced with two boundaries and seven maximums. Fellow opening batsman Abhishek Sharma scored 24 runs in 18 balls, including three boundaries and a maximum.