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The T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches got off to a thrilling start on Monday, with India A putting on a big-hitting display reminiscent of the senior team’s recent T20I series against New Zealand.
N Jagadeesan smashed century against USA
India A opener N Jagadeesan, who was drafted to play two warm-up games this week against World Cup-bound teams, produced a blistering century against the United States at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Opening alongside IPL star Priyansh Arya, Jagadeesan raced to 100 in just 47 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and five sixes along the way.
Jagadeesan’s innings was supported by skipper Ayush Badoni, who scored a quick fifty off only 18 balls, including four sixes and five fours.
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N Jagadeesan was included in India squad for England Tests
The 30-year-old Tamil Nadu batter has been on the national radar since last year, particularly in Tests. He was drafted as a replacement for Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in July 2025.
Jagadeesan is part of the 15-man India A squad selected by the BCCI. The team will also play Namibia in Bengaluru in another warm-up match. Both the USA and Namibia are set to face the senior Indian side, led by Suryakumar Yadav, in the group stage of the World Cup. India, placed in Group A, will open their tournament campaign against the USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Tilak Varma returns
Making his first competitive appearance in nearly a month, India T20I star Tilak Varma had a steady outing at number three. Returning from abdominal surgery, the left-hander scored 38 off 24 balls before being dismissed by Shubham Ranjane.
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