The stage is set for an exciting showdown between India’s young cricketers and their Australian counterparts. In September, Australia’s A team will embark on a tour of India, featuring two four-day matches and three one-day internationals. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for the tour.
An action-packed few months of cricket awaits, with both Australia and India’s A teams set to face off against their South African counterparts between September and November. The Australian team will play two four-day matches and three one-day internationals during their India tour.
Lucky fans in Lucknow get to experience the thrill of the tour’s opening match, a four-day contest from September 16-19, followed by another match at the same venue from September 23-26. The one-day internationals will then shift to Kanpur, with matches on September 30, October 3, and October 5.
But that’s not all – after the Australian team heads home, India will host South Africa’s A team for another series in October and November. This will be a comprehensive series featuring both multi-day and limited-overs matches in Bangalore. Two four-day matches will be played at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, while three one-day internationals will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The South African team’s tour will kick off with two four-day matches starting October 30 and November 6. The one-day internationals will follow on November 13, 16, and 19. These A team tours are typically held before a senior team series, providing a valuable opportunity for young players to gain experience and showcase their skills.
Here are the key dates to remember:
- September 16-19: Australia A vs India A, four-day match in Lucknow
- September 23-26: Australia A vs India A, four-day match in Lucknow
- September 30: Australia A vs India A, one-day international in Kanpur
- October 3: Australia A vs India A, one-day international in Kanpur
- October 5: Australia A vs India A, one-day international in Kanpur
- October 30 – November 2: South Africa A vs India A, four-day match in Bangalore
- November 6-9: South Africa A vs India A, four-day match in Bangalore
- November 13: South Africa A vs India A, one-day international in Bangalore
- November 16: South Africa A vs India A, one-day international in Bangalore
- November 19: South Africa A vs India A, one-day international in Bangalore
These matches will provide a great platform for young cricketers to test their skills and gain valuable experience. Fans can look forward to some exciting cricket action in the coming months.