India A vs South Africa A Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test (India A National Cricket Team vs South Africa A National Cricket Team): India A captain Rishabh Pant aims to maintain his strong comeback in red-ball cricket as his team takes on Temba Bavuma’s South Africa A in the second four-day match. Pant impressed in the first game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), where he kept wickets for 139 overs and scored a fluent 90 off 133 balls. With his fitness issues resolved, the left-hander is eager for more match practice ahead of India’s two-Test series against South Africa starting November 14.
Joining him are Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and KL Rahul, who have returned from the white-ball tour of Australia to regain their red-ball form. The hosts lead the series 1-0 after a three-wicket win, while South Africa A will be keen to bounce back. The visitors’ pacers effectively used short-pitched bowling in the first match, troubling the Indian batters—a tactic likely to continue, especially with the COE pitch offering good bounce.
For India, this will be valuable preparation for facing bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen soon. Pacers Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep will also be vying for a spot in the Test team, while Kuldeep Yadav, released from white-ball duties, will aim to get plenty of overs under his belt.
Among batters, Sai Sudharsan will hope to regain his timing after modest scores, while Bavuma – returning from injury – will seek to find form and confidence before South Africa’s upcoming Test series.
IND A Vs SA A – Squads
India A: Rishabh Pant (C, WK), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav.
South Africa A: Marques Ackerman, Temba Bavuma (C), Okuhle Cele, Zubayr Hamza, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Simmonds, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Jason Smith, Tiaan van Vuuren, Codi Yusuf.
