India A vs South Africa A Dream11 Prediction: 3rd Unofficial ODI – South Africa A Tour of India 2025 | Fantasy Tips, Playing 11 & Match Preview
India A take on South Africa A in the 3rd Unofficial ODI of the 2025 series. With India A holding a lead, South Africa A will aim to fight back. The match offers strong fantasy appeal—emerging Indian batters, pace attack, and SA’s young guns. This article dives deep into squad analysis, pitch/weather conditions, fantasy picks, and full cricket prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | India A vs South Africa A |
| Format | One-Day International (Unofficial) |
| Match No. | 3rd ODI |
| Date | 19 November 2025 |
| Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot |
| Series | South Africa A Tour of India 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
Surface Behaviour
- The Rajkot surface offers moderate pace and bounce.
- Early overs favour pace due to seam and bounce.
- Batting improves after first 10 overs.
- Spin plays a role in middle overs but pace bowlers dominate.
Fantasy Impact
- Early pacers are key for wickets.
- Top order batters who can handle swing get value.
- All-rounders good for dual returns.
Weather Conditions
- Temperature around 30°C during the day.
- Mostly clear skies with little chance of rain.
- Dew factor may be low but evening conditions favour batting.
Team Preview: India A
India A boast strong young talent in batting and a quality pace attack. They are familiar with local conditions, which gives them confidence.
Strengths
- Condition-adapted batters
- Seamers familiar with Indian surfaces
- Depth in all-round options
Weaknesses
- Middle overs sometimes passive
- Spin attack less varied
Probable Playing 11
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Opener A | Tilak Varma (C) (Cricbuzz) |
| Opener B | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Batter C | Abhishek Sharma |
| Batter D | Ayush Badoni |
| All-rounder A | Riyan Parag |
| All-rounder B | Nishant Sindhu |
| Wicketkeeper | Ishan Kishan |
| Pacer A | Arshdeep Singh |
| Pacer B | Prasidh Krishna |
| Pacer C | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Spinner | Harshit Rana |
Team Preview: South Africa A
South Africa A are the younger side but bring pace attack and raw talent. They face the challenge of performing in Indian conditions.
Strengths
- Quality pace bowlers
- Middle-order hitters with power
Weaknesses
- Less experience in sub-continent conditions
- Batting top order may be vulnerable
Probable Playing 11
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Opener X | Sinethemba Qeshile |
| Opener Y | Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
| Batter | Delano Potgieter |
| Batter | Jordan Herman |
| All-rounder X | Codi Yusuf |
| All-rounder Y | Tiaan van Vuuren |
| Wicketkeeper | Rubin Hermann |
| Pacer A | Bjorn Fortuin |
| Pacer B | Nqabayomzi Peter |
| Pacer C | Ottneil Baartman |
| Spinner | Kwena Maphaka |
Head-to-Head & Form
- India A are leading the series going into this match.
- South Africa A are fighting to stay alive in series; their pace attack is their strength.
- On home soil, India A are slight favourites.
Top Fantasy Picks
Batting Picks
- Tilak Varma (India A): captain, in-form, good value pick.
- Abhishek Sharma (India A): aggressive middle-order bat, rising star.
- Delano Potgieter (SA-A): top performer for SA A.
All-Rounder Picks
- Riyan Parag (India A): batting + part-time bowling.
- Codi Yusuf (SA-A): provisional all-rounder, value selection.
- Nishant Sindhu (India A): younger all-rounder, high upside.
Bowling Picks
- Arshdeep Singh (India A): home conditions, new ball specialist.
- Bjorn Fortuin (SA-A): pace threat from SA.
- Prasidh Krishna (India A): fast bowler used to Indian conditions.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe (Small League)
- Tilak Varma (C)
- Arshdeep Singh (VC)
Risky (Grand League)
- Abhishek Sharma (C)
- Codi Yusuf (VC)
Dream11 Team Strategy
Small League
- 4 batters, 2 all-rounders, 4 bowlers.
- Focus on India A batters + 2 SA-A bowlers.
Grand League
- Take 1-2 undervalued SA-A players.
- Choose an all-rounder as captain for multi-department returns.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Given home conditions and stronger adaptation, India A are likely winners. South Africa A will push, but unless their batters adjust early, they may fall short.
Predicted Winner: India A
Final Fantasy Tips
- Select batters who handle swing well.
- Prioritise pace bowlers for top returns.
- Include all-rounders for dual impact.
- In GL, consider one SA-A differential pick.
