India A vs South Africa A Live Score Update 2nd Unofficial ODI Ruturaj Gaikwad Leads Charge for Series Victory
In a pivotal match for the unofficial ODI series, India A is poised to face South Africa A at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Gujarat. This encounter marks the second match of a three-match series, with India A currently leading 1-0. Their previous victory came in the first ODI, where Ruturaj Gaikwad played a crucial role.
Key Match Details
- Date: November 16, 2025
- Location: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, Gujarat
- Match: 2nd Unofficial ODI between India A and South Africa A
- Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
Series Context
India A secured their first victory in the series with a 4-wicket win over South Africa A. Ruturaj Gaikwad received accolades as the “man of the match” for his outstanding performance, scoring 117 runs off 129 balls. His strong leadership will be vital for India A in this match.
Team Lineups
Both teams have made their selections for the match. Here’s a look at the playing XI:
India A Squad
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Ayush Badoni
- Ishan Kishan (w)
- Nitish Reddy
- Nishant Sindhu
- Vipraj Nigam
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
South Africa A Squad
- Marques Ackerman (c)
- Rivaldo Moonsamy
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Jordan Hermann
- Sinethemba Qeshile
- Dian Forrester
- Delano Potgieter
- Prenelan Subrayen
- Nqaba Peter
- Lutho Simpamla
- Ottneil Baartman
Toss and Pitch Update
South Africa A won the toss and elected to bat first. The pitch is expected to offer something for both fast bowlers and spinners, similar to its behavior in the first ODI.
Live Coverage and Updates
For cricket enthusiasts eager to follow the action, Emegypt will provide live score updates and detailed commentary for this exciting match. Stay tuned for real-time information regarding the score, player performances, and key moments from the game.