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India A vs Australia A: One-Day Series Begins Today as Selectors Eye Future Stars
India A and Australia A begin a three-match one-day series today, with further games on October 9 and 11. The tour, which began on September 22, is seen by Australia as preparation for the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India. India A won the first unofficial Test by 162 runs.
October 6, 2026: India A and Australia A begin a three-match one-day series today, with the remaining matches on October 9 and October 11, according to the BCCI's published fixtures. The one-day games follow two unofficial four-day Tests.
The Tour So Far
- The Australia A tour of India began on September 22 and runs until October 11.
- India A won the first unofficial Test in Puducherry (September 22–25) by 162 runs, scoring 334 and 199 against Australia A's 171 and 200, according to ESPN's scorecard.
- The second four-day match was scheduled in Puducherry from September 29 to October 2.
Why This Series Matters
- For Australia: Cricket Australia has described the tour as a trial run ahead of the senior team's 2027 Test tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, giving players experience of Indian conditions.
- For India: A-team series let selectors assess fringe and emerging players while the senior side plays the West Indies (three ODIs and five T20Is, September 27 to October 17) and prepares for the New Zealand tour from October 22.
- White-ball depth: With a packed international calendar, India needs a deep pool of ready-to-play one-day cricketers.
India A's Role in Player Development
India A tours and home series have become an important pathway for players between domestic cricket and the national team, helping them adapt to international-standard opposition in varied conditions.
How to Follow
Match updates, squads and scorecards are available on the BCCI website and app.
FAQ
Are India A matches official internationals?
No. A-team matches are not official international fixtures and are often called unofficial Tests or one-dayers.
When is the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India?
Australia are scheduled to tour India for Tests in 2027.