The 1st unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A, part of the Australia A tour of India 2026, is scheduled to begin tomorrow, September 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM IST. The 4-day red-ball match will take place at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry.
Match Overview
- Event: 1st unofficial Test (4-day match)
- Dates: 22 September – 25 September 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM Local / IST (04:00 AM GMT)
- Venue: Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, Puducherry
Team squads with their playing role
Here are the official squads for both India A and Australia A specifically selected for the 4-day multi-day series starting tomorrow, September 22, 2026.
India A Multi-Day Squad
The squad is captained by Devdutt Padikkal and boasts solid domestic red-ball performers.
Australia A Multi-Day Squad
Led by Peter Handscomb, Australia’s side features several young red-ball prospects and fringe Test players.
Head-to-Head Match Record
In first-class unofficial Test matches, the head-to-head record between India A and Australia A stands completely level over their last few prominent encounters.
The two sides traded historic wins during their respective tours in 2024 and 2025:
Match Day Forecast
The weather forecast for Puducherry indicates excellent conditions for cricket, with minimal threat of rain interrupting play across all four days of the match:
