Bengaluru: The second and final four-day match between India A and South Africa A begins today, with several prominent Indian Test players preparing for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa starting November 14. Rishabh Pant will captain India A, alongside notable players such as KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Akash Deep, who will compete at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru.
In the previous match, India A successfully chased a target of 275 runs, securing victory by three wickets, with Rishabh Pant contributing significantly by scoring 90 runs. With key Test players returning, India A is anticipated to make several changes to their playing XI for this encounter.
For South Africa, Test captain Temba Bavuma is set to participate, making his return from injury. The visitors demonstrated strong performance in the opening match and will aim to challenge the Indian team’s prominent players in this game.
When and where to watch India A vs South Africa A live?
The match will not be broadcast live in India. However, due to the presence of numerous Test stars, it will be available for streaming on the JioHotstar app and website, free for Indian viewers.
Squads:
India A Squad: KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Dhruv Jurel, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Devdutt Padikkal.
South Africa A Squad: Jordan Hermann, Lesego Senokwane, Temba Bavuma (c), Zubayr Hamza, Marques Ackerman, Rubin Hermann, Rivaldo Moonsamy (w), Tiaan van Vuuren, Prenelan Subrayen, Tshepo Moreki, Lutho Sipamla, Okuhle Cele, Jason Smith, Kyle Simmonds, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Mihlali Mpongwana, Codi Yusuf.
