SA-A vs IN-A Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Unofficial Test

Rajat Patidar's addition to the India A side is an impressive tactic. Having him as a multiplier in one of your sides can create a significant impact.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 25 Dec 2023, 14:32 IST

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Preview

South Africa A and India A will clash against each other in the second unofficial Test at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, starting on December 26, Tuesday.

Moving into the details of the first game, South Africa A batted first and racked up a total of 319 runs in 98.1 overs, thanks to Jean du Plessis' 106-run knock and Rubin Hermann's 95. Prasidh Krishna bagged a five-wicket haul for India A in the first innings with Saurabh Kumar supporting him with a three-fer.

In response, India A posted a dominating total of 417 runs in 86.5 overs. No.3 batter Prasodh Paul top-scored with 163 runs off 209 balls with 23 fours and one six. Sarfaraz Khan (68) and Shardul Thakur *76) chipped in with crucial runs. Evan Jones bagged a four-fer for SA-A with Siya Plaatjie picking up a three-fer.

In the third innings, South Africa A ended at 152/2 in 42 overs before the game concluded in a draw. Yaseen Valli, the opening batter, was the highest-scorer of the innings with 72 runs with Jean du Plessis continuing his good form, smacking 50

Shifting our focus to the second game, India A skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran may not be part of the game as he's named as Ruturaj Gaikwad's replacement in the Test series. Additionally, pacer Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the game due to a hamstring injury. Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, and Rinku Singh have been added to the squad with Kuldeep Yadav released.

Match Information

South Africa A vs India A, 3rd unofficial Test

India A tour of South Africa, 26 Dec 2023, Tue, 1:30 PM IST ,Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Broadcast

NA

Live Stream

NA

Weather Report

Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Clouds

32.7Ā°C

19% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

South Africa A

NR
T
W
W
L

India A

NR
T
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Pradosh Ranjan Paul

IN-A - wk

163 Runs

1Ā Match

2

Jean du Plessis

SA-A - wk

156 Runs

1Ā Match

3

Rubin Hermann

SA-A - wk

112 Runs

1Ā Match

4

Sarfaraz Khan

IN-A - bat

102 Runs

2Ā Matches

5

Yaseen Valli

SA-A - bat

88 Runs

1Ā Match

6

Shardul Thakur

IN-A - bowl

76 Runs

1Ā Match

120.00

1Ā Match

100.00

1Ā Match

3

Connor Esterhuizen

SA-A - wk

88.89

1Ā Match

4

Axar Patel

IN-A - all

81.97

1Ā Match

5

Sarfaraz Khan

IN-A - bat

81.60

2Ā Matches

6

81.08

1Ā Match

1

Avesh Khan

IN-A - bowl

5 Wkts

1Ā Match

2

Prasidh Krishna

IN-A - bowl

5 Wkts

1Ā Match

3

Saurabh Kumar

IN-A - all

4 Wkts

1Ā Match

4

Evan Jones

SA-A - bat

4 Wkts

1Ā Match

5

Bjorn Fortuin

SA-A - bowl

3 Wkts

1Ā Match

6

Siya Plaatjie

SA-A - bat

3 Wkts

1Ā Match

1.79

1Ā Match

2

Axar Patel

IN-A - all

1.96

1Ā Match

3

Avesh Khan

IN-A - bowl

2.30

1Ā Match

4

Bjorn Fortuin

SA-A - bowl

2.54

1Ā Match

5

Prasidh Krishna

IN-A - bowl

2.71

1Ā Match

6

Shardul Thakur

IN-A - bowl

2.81

1Ā Match

Probable Playing XI

South Africa A

Y Valli, CD Shekleton, RA Herman, J du Plessis, B Parsons (C), Connor Esterhuizen (wk), E Jones, E Bosch, KR Mannikam, S Plaatjie, Odirile Modimokoane

Bench : RD Rickelton, S Qeshile, MP Breetzke, Zubayr Hamza, K Zondo, JR Richards, JF Smith, IH Modimokaoane, D Olivier, Johan Van-Dyk, TL Moreki, BC Fortuin, J Dawood

India A

Sai Sudharsan, RM Patidar, Tilak Varma, RK Singh, SN Khan (C), DC Jurel (wk), Axar Patel, Manav Suthar, NA Saini, Akash Deep, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Bench : KS Bharat, AR Easwaran, RD Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, P Narang, P Ranjan Paul, Washington Sundar, Saurabh Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, KL Yadav, H Rana, TU Deshpande, Avesh Khan

Injury and availability news

Will be added if there is any update.

Pitch Report

Interestingly, this venue hasn't hosted a red-ball game so far. It would be interesting to watch how the game fares. As per the white-ball statistics, it's going to be a balanced wicket with lateral movement on offer for pacers initially.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

300

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Jean du Plessis SA-A | WK

Jean du Plessis scored a century and an unbeaten fifty in the first unofficial Test, batting at no.4. He seems to be the safest captaincy choice to have in your fantasy XI.

7
VC

Rajat Patidar IN-A | BAT

On the back of 3795 runs in first-class cricket, Rajat Patidar received a call-up to represent the India A squad in the second unofficial Test. He is averaging 45.72 in the red-ball format with 11 centuries and 22 fifties.

7.5

Rubin Hermann SA-A | WK

No.3 batter Rubin Hermann scored 95 off 146 balls with 15 fours in the first innings of the first unofficial Test, which makes him a brilliant top pick.

8.5

Sarfaraz Khan IN-A | BAT

Sarfaraz Khan, batting at no.4, scored a valuable 68 off 85 with seven fours and one six to keep India A ahead of the opposition. Moreover, he scored a century in the intra-squad match just before the start of the second unofficial Test.

7.5

Akash Deep IN-A | BOWL

Bengal medium pacer has 90 scalps from just 42 games in the Indian red-ball domestic circuit. He goes into this game as one of the best-budget picks.

7.5

Sai Sudharsan IN-A | BAT

Sai Sudharsan couldn't capitalize on his 14-run knock in the first unofficial Test. However, the opening batter has decent numbers in red-ball cricket. He has 843 runs from 20 innings with two centuries and three fifties.

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9

Ruturaj Gaikwad

IN-A | BAT

Ruturaj Gaikwad will miss this game after fracturing his finger. You can avoid picking him in your XI.

8

Devdutt Padikkal

IN-A | BAT

After failing to create an impact in the first unofficial Test, Devdutt Padikkal will miss out on the second game.

Last Updated On - Dec 25 2023 2:32 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA-A

4 : 7

IN-A

Credits Left
16/100

Head To Head
Rubin Hermann

7.5

Jean du Plessis
C

8

Yaseen Valli

7.5

Sarfaraz Khan

8.5

Sai Sudharsan

7.5

Tilak Varma

6.5

Rajat Patidar
VC

7

Evan Jones

7

Axar Patel

9

Navdeep Saini

8

Akash Deep

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SA-A

4 : 7

IN-A

Credits Left
18/100

Grand League
Rubin Hermann

7.5

Dhruv Jurel

6

Jean du Plessis

8

Yaseen Valli

7.5

Sarfaraz Khan

8.5

Tilak Varma

6.5

Rajat Patidar

7

Rinku Singh
VC

7

Eathan Bosch

7.5

Axar Patel
C

9

Akash Deep

7.5

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