ICC organizes a marquee event for all the cricketing nations in the world once in every two or four years. The ICC T20 World Cup takes place once in every two years, while the ODI World Cup happens once in every four years. To ensure that the participating teams get adjusted to the conditions, the board also plans some warm-up matches for the teams.
The warm-up round of T20 World Cup 2022 got underway recently. Inaugural champions India recorded a six-run win against hosts Australia in the first game. The warm-up match will always be remembered for Mohammed Shami’s brilliant last over, and here are five such unforgettable moments from India’s previous warm-up games.
1. MS Dhoni set field for Bangladesh
OTD in 2019, MS Dhoni set up the field for Bangladesh😂@msdhoni ❤ pic.twitter.com/4q8g9JxOzW
— Vansh (@vansh8100) May 28, 2022
2019 World Cup was MS Dhoni’s last tournament for India. In one of the warm-ups against Bangladesh, he stopped the bowler Sabbir Rehman for some field adjustment. The bowler stopped, agreed and then bowled again.
2. MS Dhoni scored a century in SENA country
MS Dhoni 113(78) vs Bangladesh – Warmup Match pic.twitter.com/RjNJwMHoNe
— Cricpidia (@cricpidia) May 29, 2019
Some fans always point out that Dhoni never scored a ton in SENA nations. However, they forget the century he scored against Bangladesh in England during the 2019 World Cup warm-up.
3. Jasprit Bumrah’s spell against New Zealand
#CWC19 #INDvNZ
— GM Abbasi (@GMF48) May 25, 2019
Warm-UP-4: New Zealand Won By 6 Wickets.
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IND 179-10 (39.2 Ovs)
NZ 180-4 (37.1 Ovs)
Taylor 71
Williamson 67
Bumrah: 1/2
Hardik: 1/26 pic.twitter.com/Q1O08gM2Kj
India lost the 2019 World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand, but no one can forget Jasprit Bumrah’s dream spell of four overs. He bowled two maidens, conceded just two runs and took the wicket of Colin Munro.
4. Virat Kohli’s swinging delivery against Australia
Virat Kohli at bowling😭😭😂😂
— ZIM (@S_Worded_Id) October 20, 2021
Steven Smith imitating Kohli's bowling then 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ogrWJb8sJx
Last year also, India faced Australia in the warm-up round of T20 World Cup 2021. Virat Kohli bowled two overs in that match, and he bowled a perfect inswinger to Steve Smith.
5. India’s 243-run win against Australia
India won by 243 runs! Aus all-out for just 65 runs! Well bowled boys. #IndvsAus #ct13 #WarmUp
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 4, 2013
In 2013, India crushed Australia by 243 runs during the warm-up round of ICC Champions Trophy. India scored 308/4 in 50 overs and then bowled Australia out for just 65 runs, with Umesh Yadav taking five wickets.
