The Selection Committee has announced India A squad for the three-match one-day series against South Africa A, to be held in Rajkot.
Mumbai Indians player Tilak Varma has been named the captain of the squad, while Chennai Super Kings star Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the vice-captain.
The series is scheduled to start on 13th November 2025, with matches to be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
The India A squad has Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad as key opening batters. The middle order features Riyan Parag, captain Tilak Varma, Ayush Badoni, and Nishant Sindhu, adding balance to the squad. Ishan Kishan and Prabhsimran Singh serve as the two wicketkeeper-batters.
The bowling lineup includes pacers Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Khaleel Ahmed, while Vipraj Nigam and Manav Suthar will handle the spin department.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been included in the squad.
Both Kohli and Rohit played in India’s ODI series against Australia. Kohli struggled in the first two matches, getting out for a duck in both, while Rohit recovered from a low score in the first game to score a half-century in the second. In the third match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, both had a strong performance. India won by nine wickets, with Rohit remaining unbeaten on 121 from 125 balls and Kohli adding 74 from 81 balls.
Both players are likely to be included in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting 30th November.
Tilak Varma (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Manav Suthar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Prabhsimran Singh (WK).
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The India A vs South Africa A tour includes two unofficial Test matches and three one-day matches.
In the first unofficial Test, India A defeated South Africa A by three wickets. The second Test is scheduled to begin on 6th November.
After the Test series, the two teams will compete in a three-match one-day series. Here is the schedule:
Thu, November 13, 2025
Sun, November 16, 2025
Wed, November 19, 2025
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