Australia A will tour India in September and October 2026 for a five-match series against India A. The tour includes two four-day matches and three one-day games, with all five matches scheduled in Puducherry. The first multi-day match will be played from September 22 to 25, while the final one-day match is scheduled for October 11.
The Australia A tour is an important preparation opportunity for players looking to push for senior-team selection. Australia A have named a squad featuring players such as Peter Handscomb, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy and Josh Philippe. India A will be led by Devdutt Padikkal in the multi-day matches, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the one-day side.
This tour will also present the chance for several Indian cricketers to make their case for getting higher honours. Some of the prominent names in the Indian one-day team are Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Hardik Pandya. Pandya’s participation subject to fitness clearance.
Australia A Tour of India 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Multi-Day Match | September 22-25, 2026 | Puducherry | 9:30 AM IST |
| 2nd Multi-Day Match | September 29-October 2, 2026 | Puducherry | 9:30 AM IST |
| 1st One-Day Match | October 6, 2026 | Puducherry | 9:30 AM IST |
| 2nd One-Day Match | October 9, 2026 | Puducherry | 9:30 AM IST |
| 3rd One-Day Match | October 11, 2026 | Puducherry | 9:30 AM IST |
India A Squad for Multi-Day Matches
Devdutt Padikkal (C), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Aman Mokhade, Ayush Pandey, Yash Rathod, Shaik Rasheed, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande, Anshul Kamboj, Praful Hinge, N Jagadeesan (WK), Nachiket Bhute, V Vyshak*.
India A Squad for One-Day Matches
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Devdutt Padikkal (VC), Priyansh Arya, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshin Kulkarni, Arshad Khan, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya*, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Gurjapneet Singh, Yash Thakur.
Australia A Squad for Multi-Day Matches
Brendan Doggett, Jack Edwards, Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Fergus O’Neill, Josh Philippe, Jhye Richardson, Corey Rocchiccioli, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott.
Australia A Squad for One-Day Matches
Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachlan Shaw.
* Subject to fitness clearance.
Australia A Tour of India 2026: Live Streaming Details
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming | To be confirmed |
| TV Broadcast | To be confirmed |