India A vs South Africa A, Unofficial ODI series 2025: When and where to watch?

In the ongoing Unofficial ODI series between India A and South Africa A, the third match is set to start on November 19, in Rajkot. The hosts have won the series, 2-0, and will look to whitewash the series. The first game has been quite contesting where the home team chased down 297 runs, thanks to Ruturaj Gaikwad's century. Even in the second match, the opening batter slammed an unbeaten half-centuy, helping India get a comfortable win. 

The series was important for the Indian team since the squad for the upcoming ODIs against South Africa is likely to feature some of the best performers from the ongoing matches. While Ruturaj Gaikwad has been one of the best batters, it will be interesting to see the selectors' take while announcing the ODI squad. 

Match details

Match: IND-A vs SA-A, 3rd Unofficial ODI

Date: 19 November

Time: 1.30 PM IST

Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot

Where to watch the IND-A vs SA-A match?

Cricket fans in India can watch the IND-A vs SA-A unofficial ODI match online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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Pitch report

The Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot is renowned for being a batting paradise. While the pitch might assist the pacers as well, but the batters are likely to steal the show. However, as the match advances further, the spinners will come into play. The pitch will assist them more and the batters might face trouble facing the slow deliveries. 

Players to Watch Out For in India-A vs SA-A

For India, Ruturaj Gaikwad is the first player who will look to play another solid innings in the upcoming match. After a century and a half-century, the third match will be equally valuable for the player. Apart from him, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh are likely to be on the fans' radar. 

Meanwhile, South Africa will depend on captain Marques Ackerman and Lhuan-dre Pretorius for the batting and Ottneil Baartman for the bowling. The Proteas too have a great team but have failed to utilise on the talent that they have. This last game might provide them with an opportunity to showcase their skills. 

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Squads

India A Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (c), Ayush Badoni, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nishant Sindhu, Harshit Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, Prabhsimran Singh, Manav Suthar

South Africa A Squad: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rivaldo Moonsamy(w), Jordan Hermann, Marques Ackerman(c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Dian Forrester, Delano Potgieter, Prenelan Subrayen, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lutho Sipamla, Ottneil Baartman, Jason Smith, Bjorn Fortuin, Tshepo Moreki, Rubin Hermann, Tiaan van Vuuren, Mihlali Mpongwana, Kwena Maphaka, Codi Yusuf

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