India-A vs Australia-A, unofficial ODI series 2026: Schedule, live streaming details and more

After winning the unofficial Test series 1-0, India A will now face Australia A in a three-match unofficial ODI series. The series will begin on October 6, 2026, with all three matches scheduled to be played at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry. The second and third ODIs will take place on October 9 and 11, respectively.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain India A after playing all three matches in India’s recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies. The squad also includes Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vipraj Nigam and Yash Thakur. Hardik Pandya, however, has been ruled out due to another injury setback. Australia A also have several talented players, including Sam Konstas, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie and Mitchell Owen.

The series will be important for several players looking to make a strong case for future selection. Gaikwad will be keen to lead India A from the front, while Australia A will look to challenge the hosts in familiar Indian conditions. The matches will also be available for fans to watch through live streaming and television coverage. Here are the complete details about the India A vs Australia A 2026 schedule, live streaming and TV channels.

India A vs Australia A unofficial ODI series 2026: Full schedule, match dates and venues

The first unofficial ODI between India A and Australia A in Puducherry has undergone a timing change. The October 6 match was initially scheduled to start at 9:30 AM IST but has now been rescheduled to 2:00 PM IST. The second and third matches will begin at 9:30 AM IST on October 9 and 11, respectively. All three matches will be played at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry.

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Australia A have also made changes to their squad, with Riley Meredith and Will Sutherland replacing Jack Edwards and Aaron Hardie. Edwards has been called up to the senior Australian squad for the South Africa tour, while Hardie has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Here is the complete schedule for the India A vs Australia A unofficial ODI series 2026:

India A vs Australia A Squads: Captains, Key players and probable playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain India A in the three-match unofficial ODI series against Australia A. Gaikwad played all three matches in India’s recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies. The India A squad also includes Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vipraj Nigam and Yash Thakur. Padikkal and Sudharsan were also part of India A’s playing XI in the two unofficial Tests and will be looking to make an impact in the ODI series.

Vipraj Nigam and Yash Thakur were part of India’s Asian Games 2026 squad but did not get an opportunity to play. Australia A have also named a strong squad featuring Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Riley Meredith, Todd Murphy, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe and Tanveer Sangha. After losing the unofficial Test series, Australia A will be keen to bounce back in the one-dayers. Here are the complete details about the India A and Australia A squads and probable playing XIs for the unofficial ODI series.  

India A Squad

Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal (VC), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rajat Patidar, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshin Kulkarni, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Gurjapneet Singh, Yash Thakur.

Australia A Squad

Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Riley Meredith, Todd Murphy, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe (WK), Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachlan Shaw, Will Sutherland.

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India A Probable Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sai Sudharsan, Priyansh Arya, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshad Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, Yash Thakur.

Australia A Probable Playing XI

Sam Konstas, Josh Philippe (WK), Nathan McSweeney, Nikhil Chaudhary, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw, Will Sutherland, Tanveer Sangha, Todd Murphy, Spencer Johnson, Riley Meredith.

India A vs Australia A live streaming and telecast: Where to watch in India

The three unofficial ODIs between India A and Australia A will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can watch the matches on the network’s available channels.

For online viewers, JioHotstar will provide live streaming of all three matches. Fans can watch the games on the JioHotstar app and website.

The first unofficial ODI will begin at 2:00 PM IST on October 6 after the schedule change. The second and third matches will start at 9:30 AM IST on October 9 and 11, respectively.