India’s packed cricket calendar continues as the India A vs South Africa A three-match unofficial ODI series begins today in Rajkot. With the senior team preparing for the Test series against South Africa and domestic cricket in full swing, this series gives India’s emerging stars a crucial opportunity to impress.
Led by Tilak Varma, India A features top performers like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma and Harshit Rana. The ODIs will be important for players eyeing a place in next year’s senior squad, especially after the side fell short in the unofficial Test series where South Africa A pulled off a record chase.
In a late update, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been added to the squad after being released from the Test setup to gain valuable playing time. His inclusion adds further balance to an already strong India A lineup.
Match details
Series: India A vs South Africa A, 3-match unofficial ODI series
Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM IST (Toss at 1:00 PM IST)
Captains: Tilak Varma (India A), Marques Ackerman (South Africa A)
Predicted India A Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma (C), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Manav Suthar, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Bench: Ishan Kishan, Vipraj Nigam, Khaleel Ahmed
When and where to watch India A vs South Africa A 1st ODI?
Unfortunately, there is no live TV telecast of the India A vs South Africa A ODI series in India.
The four-day matches earlier in the tour were streamed on the JioHotstar app and website, but no official confirmation has been given yet for the limited-overs leg. Fans may need to wait for an update from the platform before match time.
