India A will take on South Africa A in the first unofficial Test starting October 30, with Rishabh Pant making his long-awaited return to competitive cricket as captain. The four-day match will give Pant a chance to regain match fitness after his foot injury during the England series earlier this year.
Sai Sudharsan, India's current Test No.3, has been named vice-captain and will look to build confidence ahead of the main Test series next month.
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The first match squad features several young and fringe players like Ayush Mhatre, Tanush Kotian, and Ayush Badoni, offering them red-ball exposure before senior players such as KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj join for the second game.
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When is the India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test?
The India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test will be played from Thursday, October 30 onwards.
What time will the India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test start?
The India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test will start at 9:30 am (IST).
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Where will the India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test take place?
The India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test will be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru .
Which TV channel will telecast India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test in India?
The TV telecast details for India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test is yet to be confirmed.
How to watch the livestream of the India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test online from India?
The online livestream of India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test will be available on the JioHotstar app/website.
| Country | TV | Livestream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar app/website |
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