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Rishabh Pant Leads India A in Crucial Unofficial Test Against South Africa A
30 Oct
Summary
- Rishabh Pant returns to action after foot fracture
- Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and N Jagadeesan aim to impress
- Bowlers Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, and spin trio to be closely watched
As of October 30th, 2025, Rishabh Pant is set to return to action as the captain of the India A team in their first unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru. Pant, who has been sidelined due to a foot fracture, will be leading a squad filled with promising young talents.
Apart from Pant, the spotlight will also be on vice-captain Sai Sudharsan, who had a decent series against the West Indies. Devdutt Padikkal and N Jagadeesan will also be looking to make their mark and secure a spot in the senior team.
On the bowling front, the team management will be closely monitoring the performances of pacers Gurnoor Brar and Khaleel Ahmed, who will be aiming to stake a claim for a place in the Test side. The spin trio of Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, and Harsh Dubey will also be put to the test, with Pant's skills as a wicket-keeper also under scrutiny.
The four-day unofficial Test match is scheduled to take place from October 30th to November 2nd at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with the action set to commence at 9:30 AM IST. While the match will not be televised, it will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
