The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed the official warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 with matches to be played across Brisbane and Melbourne.
Team India will play warm up fixtures against Australia and New Zealand on October 17 and 19 at the Gabba, Brisbane. First Round teams will commence their preparations in Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval from October 10-13. "Teams starting in the Super 12 stage will play all warm-up fixtures over two match days in Brisbane on October 17 and 19.
These matches will be played at The Gabba and Allan Border Field," stated an official release. The first warm-up fixture will feature two-time champions West Indies against United Arab Emirates at Junction Oval on October 10, with each of the First Round teams to play two warm-up matches each.
Hosts Australia will play their only official warm-up fixture against India on October 17 at The Gabba. In addition to Australia, world number one India will face New Zealand on October 19, also at The Gabba.