The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of New Zealand. While a five-match T20 International series is currently underway, Team India is also gearing up for the upcoming Test series. A three-match unofficial Test series is set to begin, with the first match starting on October 24. During this tour, all eyes will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, alongside several other major players who will be seen in action throughout the series. India A and New Zealand A teams are going to face each other in three unofficial Test matches. The first match of the series will begin on October 24 at 3:30 AM, and the performance of the Indian team will be closely watched.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Star Players To Feature
The notable aspect of this unofficial series is that KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are both participating. It's widely believed that these two players will open the innings for India in the upcoming two-match official Test series as well. Alongside them, Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan will also be seen playing in the matches. They will have a prime opportunity to score big runs and strengthen their claims for a spot in the playing eleven. Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the performances of these key batters as they prepare for higher-level international challenges.
Match Timings And Live Broadcasting Details
The first Test between India A and New Zealand A will start on October 24 at 3:30 AM according to Indian Standard Time. The toss will take place half an hour prior at 3:00 AM, and the match is expected to conclude around 12:00 PM in the afternoon. Fans can expect a strong display of skill and sportsmanship from the Indian players, while viewers can watch this match live on the Sony Sports Network. Both teams possess well-rounded squads packed with emerging talent and experienced campaigners.
Complete Squads For Both Teams
Both nations have announced comprehensive squads loaded with talented cricketers ready to battle it out in these challenging conditions.
- India A Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Smaran Ravichandran, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Aaqib Nabi, Yash Rathod, Mukesh Choudhary.
- New Zealand A Squad: Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu (captain), Tim Robinson, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Max Chu, Simon Keene, Kristian Clarke, Fraser Sheat, Jack Gibson, Jayden Lennox, Curtis Heaphy, Jarrod McKay.