When and where to watch Rishabh Pant & co in action

India A will take on South Africa A in the 1st unofficial Test at 9 AM on Thursday at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The series marks the return of Rishabh Pant to competitive cricket for the first time since the IND vs ENG 4th Test where he suffered a fractured toe. The two unofficial Tests against the Proteas will also serve as preparation for both teams ahead of the two-match Test series that starts later in November.

INDA vs SAA match details

1. Match: India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test
2. Date: October 30, 2025 to November 2, 2025 (Thursday)
3. Venue: BCCI CoE, Bengaluru
4. Time: Toss at 8.30 AM; Live action from 9 AM onwards

When will India A vs South Africa A 1st Test happen?

India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test will take place between October 30 (Thursday) to November 2 (Sunday) at the BCCI’s CoE in Bengaluru. Toss will happen at 8.30 AM following which play will commence from 9 AM onwards.

Where to watch India A vs South Africa A 1st Test?

The India A vs South Africa A 1st unofficial Test will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. The match will be live streamed on the JioHotstar website and mobile application. Fans can also follow live scores on the BCCI’s official website and mobile application. And don’t forget, you can follow the LIVE coverage on InsideSport as well.

INDA vs SAA squads

South Africa A: Zubayr Hamza, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann(w), Marques Ackerman(c), Lesego Senokwane, Kyle Simmonds, Codi Yusuf, Tshepo Moreki, Tsepo Ndwandwa, Mihlali Mpongwana, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Okuhle Cele, Tiaan van Vuuren, Jordan Hermann

India A: Sai Sudharsan, N Jagadeesan, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Anshul Kamboj, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Yash Thakur, Manav Suthar, Ayush Mhatre, Saransh Jain