India a The two-matches will reset the ambitions of your red ball as a strong casual vie for the spot in the senior test squad during the informal test series. Australia A In Lucknow. Under the leadership of Shreyas IyerWhich seeks a return from the test side after 20 months, India a will field four capped players-Sai Reformson, Prasad Krishna, Dhruv Jurlel And Devdutt Padikkal-Longside season batsmen like Abhimanyu ezavaran And wicketkeeper N Jagdisin, KL Rahul And Mohammad Siraj Only join for the second match, such as increase competition in the first stability for emerging talent Harsh Dubey And Ayush Badoni,
Performing as Australia A arrives with his own test aspirations Sam Contas And Nathan Maksweni Lock horn for important opening slots. Shadow seamors Zewear Bartlett And Cooper Konoli Provide experience in bowling attack, while all -rounders Aeron hardy And Tod Murphy Targets to suppress their claims in spin and pace departments. The series serves as an important platform for the two countries to assess the strength of the bench before the West Indies official test tour earlier next year.
Prominent contenders for India A and Australia A
Iyer’s leadership will be tested in the first match as it marshals a batting lineup that balances youth and experience. The top-order flexibility of the elegant strokeplays and the corrections of the reforms will be important on the dry pitch of Lucknow, which is traditionally spinned in later days. Krishna’s speed and Khalil AhmedVariety will challenge the Australian batsmen out of Indian conditions. Jurall’s dual role as vice-captain and wicketkeeper adds strategic flexibility.
On the Australian side, Contas and Makswini’s head from the head will decide the opener for the senior side. Bartlet bounce and Konoli’s swing presented a threat to young Indian batsmen. Hardy’s seam-spin versatility and Murphy’s left-hand spin provide the opposite option for Captain Bartlets to take advantage of local pitch quirks.
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IND-A vs Aus-A Unofficial Test Series 2025: Stability details and time
| match | date | venue | Start time (IST) | Start time (GMT) |
| First informal test | 16 September | Ekna Stadium, Lucknow | 9:30 am | Four o’clock in the morning |
| Second informal test | 23 September | Ekna Stadium, Lucknow | 9:30 am | Four o’clock in the morning |
Broadcasting and live streaming details
Both informal trials will not be television, but will be available through live streaming on the Jiohotstar app.
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