The third and final unofficial ODI between India A and South Africa A will be played on 19 November 2025 at the Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot. India A have already sealed the series with a dominant 2-0 lead and now aim to complete a clean sweep. South Africa A, on the other hand, will be desperate to salvage a win and finish the tour on a positive note.
Match Details: IND-A vs SA-A
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa A Tour of India 2025 |
| Match | India A vs South Africa A, 3rd Unofficial ODI |
| Date & Time | 19 November 2025, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Rajkot |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
Match Preview
India A have been absolutely clinical in the first two matches. Their bowlers dismantled the South African batting lineup for just 132 runs in the previous game. The chase was a walk in the park, with India A reaching the target inside 28 overs.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the star performer, delivering back-to-back match-winning innings and anchoring the top order. Captain Tilak Varma, along with all-rounders Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma, has also ensured solid balance in the lineup.
South Africa A have struggled badly with the bat throughout the tour. Their top order has been inconsistent and unable to counter India A’s pace attack. With the series already lost, they will be playing for pride, looking to correct their mistakes and put up a competitive total in the final match.
Head-to-Head Record (Unofficial ODIs in This Series)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India A | 2 |
| South Africa A | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
India A have dominated the series so far, winning both matches comfortably.
Pitch & Weather Report – Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium
Weather:
Rajkot is expected to experience bright and sunny weather with temperatures around 28°C. With almost no chance of rain, a full 50-over contest is highly likely.
Pitch:
The surface in Rajkot is generally excellent for batting with a true bounce and fast outfield. Seamers get early movement, but once set, batters can score freely. In the last game, South Africa A were skittled out for 132, but India A chased it easily, showing that disciplined batting is key on this wicket.
India A Probable Playing 11:
Tilak Varma (c)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc)
Ayush Badoni
Riyan Parag
Ishan Kishan (wk)
Abhishek Sharma
Nishant Sindhu
Vipraj Nigam
Arshdeep Singh
Harshit Rana
Prasidh Krishna
South Africa A Probable Playing 11:
Marques Ackerman
Ottneil Baartman
Lhuan Dre Pretorius
Jordan Hermann
Prenelan Subrayen
Rubin Hermann
Rivaldo Moonsamy
Lutho Sipamla
Delano Potgieter
Dian Forrester
Sinethemba Qeshile
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Given the conditions, team form, and depth in the squad, India A enter this match as strong favorites. Their batting has been in excellent touch, and the bowling attack has consistently outperformed the South African lineup. With momentum on their side and playing on home soil, India A are well placed to secure a 3-0 series whitewash.
AI Prediction: India A to win today’s 3rd Unofficial ODI
