IND-A vs SA-A ODI Series, 2025 Match Preview:

India A will take on South Africa A in the first ODI of 2 two-match series. SA-A completed the test series 1-1 after winning the second test match. In this match, Tilak Varma will lead the Indian side. Abhishek Sharma will open the innings along with Prabhsimran Singh. Ishan Kissan will not be part of the first match.

On the other hand, SA-A won their previous series against NZ-A. Jordan Hermann was the highest run getter for them, and he will remain a key player for the Proteas in this series as well. In this match, both teams will take the field to secure their first win.

Recent Performance:

Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ODI Series, 2025
• Match: IND-A vs SA-A Match 1
• Date: 13 Nov. 2025
• Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar app.

Head-to-Head Stats:

IND-A vs SA-A Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be favourable during this match. The temperature is expected to reach around 25.3°C. Based on previous ODI stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 300 and 330 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to batters.

Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium Stats: 

Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium boasts a flat pitch, offering batsmen ample opportunities to score big. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

IND-A vs SA-A Probable Playing 11

India-A (IND-A) Probable 11:

1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Tilak Varma(C), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Ishan Kishan(WK), 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Vipraj Nigam, 8. Nishant Sindhu, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Prasidh Krishna, 11. Harshit Rana

South Africa-A (SA-A) Probable 11:

1. Lhuan-dre Pretorius(WK), 2. Jordan Hermann, 3. Rivaldo Moonsamy(WK), 4. Jason Smith, 5. Rivaldo Moonsamy(WK), 6. Mihlali Mpongwana, 7. Marques Ackerman(C), 8. Delano Potgieter, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Nqaba Peter, 11. Kwena Maphaka

IND-A vs SA-A- Top Picks from IND-A

IND-A vs SA-A- Top Picks from SA-A

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA) was the 2nd highest run getter for SA in the recently concluded ODI series against PAK. 
• Prabhsimran Singh (IND-A) was the highest run getter in the most recent ODI series against AUS-A.
• Jordan Hermann (SA-A) smashed two back-to-back centuries against NZ-A. He will be a must-own pick.
• Nishant Sindhu (IND-A) impressed with his bowling skills against AUS-A. He will be a good pick for the fantasy team.
• Abhishek Sharma (IND-A) is an explosive batsman. He was named Player of the Series in the T20 series against Australia. 

IND-A vs SA-A Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND-A vs SA-A Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

IND-A vs SA-A Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND-A vs SA-A Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

IND-A is expected to win this match. IND-A won their previous series against AUS-A, which boosted their morale. Moreover, the selectors chose experienced players for this series.  

IND-A vs SA-A 1st ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND-A vs SA-A match today?

IND-A (IND-A) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Both will face each other for the first time..

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND-A vs SA-A Dream11 team?

Abhishek Sharma, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jordan Hermann, and Prabhsimran Singh

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is batting-friendly, and we can expect a score range between 300 and 330 runs.