India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test: Where to Watch India A vs South Africa A H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
Rishabh Pant will return to cricket after injuring his right foot in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He will lead India A in the first of two matches against South Africa A. These games will help players prepare for India’s Test series against South Africa starting on November 14.
Along with Pant, Narayan Jagadeesan, Devdutt Padikkal, and B. Sai Sudharsan will play the first match. KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, and Dhruv Jurel will join for the second game. The first India A vs South Africa A match will be played on Thursday, October 30, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground.
Match Details
| Detail Information | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Match | 1st Test |
| Teams | India A vs South Africa A |
| Date | Thursday, 30 October 2025 |
| Time | 9:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, India |
| Series | SA-A vs IND-A 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar |
Pitch Report – BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, India
The 1st Test between India A and South Africa A will be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground under partly cloudy skies. The temperature will be around 21.1°C with 77% humidity and only an 8% chance of rain, ensuring good conditions for play.
Team Stats
| Team Stats | India A | South Africa A |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Win % | 64% | 16% |
| Average Score | 327 | 415 |
| Highest Score | 562 | 603 |
| Lowest Score | 236 | 107 |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
|---|---|
| India A | W, D, D, D, L |
| South Africa A | D, L, D, D, D |
Head-to-Head in Tests
| Statistic | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 44 | 44 |
| Won | 16 | 18 |
| Drawn | 10 | 10 |
Predicted Playing XI
India A Probable XI:
Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Narayan Jagadeeshan, KL Rahul, Ayush Badoni, Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Sarash Jain, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Khaleel Ahmed
South Africa A Probable XI:
Jordann Hermann, Lesego Senokwane, Temba Buvama, Zubayr Hamza, Marques Ackerman (c), Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann (wk), Codi Yusuf, Okuhle Cele, Kyle Simmonds, Prenelan Subrayan, Tiaan Van Vuuren
Broadcast & Live Streaming
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| Disney+ Hotstar | Available on App & Website |
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