Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad Stars as India A Secures Four-Wicket Win vs South Africa A
India A's cricket team played an unofficial one-day match against South Africa A and won by four wickets.
The star player for India A was Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored an impressive 117 runs.
South Africa A had a tough start, losing many wickets early on, but their lower-order batsmen fought back to set a target of 286.
In response, India A had a good opening partnership, and although they lost a few wickets, other players stepped up to ensure the team reached the target.
Some players on both sides are using this series to try and get selected for their main national teams.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 117 runs to guide India A to a four-wicket victory over South Africa A in the first unofficial ODI.
South Africa A recovered from a poor start to post 285/9, with strong performances from their lower-order batsmen.
Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna provided early breakthroughs for India A's bowling attack.
Dian Forrester (77), Delano Potgieter (90), and Bjorn Fortuin (59) were key to South Africa A's recovery.
Nitish Kumar Reddy (37) and Nishant Sindhu (29 not out) sealed the chase for India A in the 49.3 overs.
- Who
- India A and South Africa A cricket teams
- What
- First unofficial ODI match, resulting in a four-wicket win for India A
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Rajkot
- Why
- India A successfully chased a target of 286 set by South Africa A.
South Africa A
India A
Initial Bowling Performance
South Africa A
Arshdeep Singh provided a strong start for India A by dismissing South Africa A openers.
India A
Prasidh Krishna also contributed to early wickets for India A by removing the South African captain.
Lower Order Recovery
South Africa A
South Africa A's lower order displayed a brave fight with significant contributions from Dian Forrester, Delano Potgieter, and Bjorn Fortuin.
India A
Despite losing key players, India A managed to chase down the target with contributions from various batsmen.
Key Partnerships
South Africa A
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma shared an opening partnership of 64 runs.
India A
Later, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Nishant Sindhu secured the win for India A with a crucial partnership.
- Match
- India A vs South Africa A, 1st Unofficial ODI
- Result
- India A won by 4 wickets
- Venue
- Rajkot
- Date
- Thursday
- Ruturaj Gaikwad's Score
- 117 off 129 balls
- South Africa A's Score
- 285/9
- India A's Score
- 286/6
