Who Are the Captains for India A's 50-over Matches Against Australia A?
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Synopsis
Exciting news for cricket fans! Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma will lead India A in their 50-over series against Australia A. With matches set in Kanpur, this series promises thrilling competition and rising stars showcasing their talent. Don't miss the action from September 30 to October 5!
Key Takeaways
- Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma are captains for India A's series against Australia A.
- The matches are scheduled from September 30 to October 5.
- All matches will take place at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur.
- Key players are participating in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup.
- India A aims to showcase rising talents before the ODI series in Australia.
Mumbai, Sep 14 (NationPress) Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma have been appointed as captains for the upcoming 50-over series between India A and Australia A. The trio of matches will take place at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 30 to October 5, commencing at 1:30 pm IST.
Patidar, who has made one ODI appearance for India, will lead the team in the first match, while Tilak, with four ODIs to his name, will take over for the latter two games after fulfilling his responsibilities in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup in the UAE.
Additionally, similar to Tilak, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh will miss the opening match due to their commitments in the Asia Cup, but will return for the subsequent contests against Australia A.
The India squad includes Riyan Parag, Ravi Bishnoi, Yudhvir Singh, Gurjapneet Singh, Ayush Badoni, Vipraj Nigam, Suryansh Shedge, Nishant Sindhu, Prabhsimran Singh, and Abhishek Porel, who are selected for all three matches.
One of the highlights is Priyansh Arya, a left-handed opener from Delhi, who made waves in IPL 2025 with his performance for Punjab Kings, and he is included in the squad for the first match alongside fellow player Simranjeet Singh.
Despite speculations about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli potentially being part of the India A setup, they have not been included as selectors have chosen to focus on in-form talents. This suggests that both stars will be present for India's ODI series against Australia, commencing on October 19 in Perth.
Before the ODI series, India A and Australia A will clash in two four-day first-class matches at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on September 16-19 and 23-26.
India A squad for the first one-day match against Australia A: Rajat Patidar (Captain), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Priyansh Arya, and Simarjeet Singh.
India A squad for the 2nd and 3rd one-day games against Australia A: Tilak Varma (Captain), Rajat Patidar (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh.
Point of View
I believe in the importance of nurturing young talent in Indian cricket. The selection of Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma as captains reflects a commitment to building a strong future for the national team while keeping an eye on the upcoming ODI series in Australia.
NationPress
14/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the matches between India A and Australia A take place?
The matches are scheduled from September 30 to October 5 at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
Who will captain the first match for India A?
Rajat Patidar will captain the first match for India A.
Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli part of the India A squad?
No, they have not been included in the India A squad for these matches.
Where will the four-day matches be held before the ODIs?
The four-day matches will be held at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
What is the start time for the matches?
The matches will start at 1:30 PM IST.
