IND-A vs AUS-A Match Prediction: Who Will Win the Australia A Tour of India, 2025 - 2nd Unofficial Test?

After the thrilling draw in the 1st Unofficial Test of the Australia A tour of India, 2025, it is now time for the 2nd and final game of the Unofficial Test series. The match will take place at the same ground where the first unofficial match took place, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Indian spectators will be able to witness this game at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 23rd.

The first Unofficial Test of the Australia A tour of India, 2025, ended in a draw. The first game was a treat for the fans as they got to witness a high-scoring game from both teams in their first innings. After losing, Australia was asked to bat first. Opener Sam Konstas played a brilliant knock of 103 runs off 144 balls, including 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. The 19-year-old batter was supported by a wicket-keeper batter, Josh Philippe, who smashed 123 runs of 87 balls, including 18 fours and 4 sixes, which took Australia A's score to the massive total of 532 for the loss of 6 wickets.

After Australia A declared their innings, India's batters came to bat and completely dominated the Australian bowlers. India was able to give a strong response to Australia's massive total in their first innings after scoring 531 for the loss of 7 wickets. Top order batter Devdutt Padikkal played an incredible knock of 150 runs, including 14 fours and 1 six. Padikkal was well supported by the wicket-keeper batter Dhrul Jurel, who smashed a brilliant 140 runs off 197 balls, including 13 fours and 4 sixes.

After scoring a gigantic total, India also declared their first innings. Australia A came out to bat on the 3rd session of Day 4 of the game and scored 56 runs without any loss of wickets. The match ended in a Draw.

India A vs Australia A Match Details

After an incredible batting performance from both teams, fans are looking forward to the 2nd Unofficial Test to witness the same kind of thrill they experienced in the first match of the series. Let's take a look at the important match details of the 2nd Unofficial Test of Australia A tour of India, 2025, to have a better understanding of the IND-A vs AUS-A Match Prediction.

IND-A vs AUS-A Head-to-Head record

If we take a look at the head-to-head record of India A vs Australia A in the Test format, both teams have faced each other 13 times over the years, where Australia has the upper hand as they have won 5 of their encounters, while India has won 1 of their clashes, with 7 matches ending in a draw. It makes the overall IND-A vs AUS-A Head-to-Head record 1-5.

IND-A vs AUS-A Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

According to the Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report, the surface and weather will likely play a major role in determining the result of the 2nd Unofficial Test. The weather is expected to be clear on the first Day 1, though there are some chances of rain during Day 2, meanwhile fan can expect to see clear match on Day 3 and 4 around 20%, with an average temperature ranging around 35°C, the average humidity is expected to be around 67% during all four days, with the speed of wind approximately 10km/hr. The pitch will be wonderful for bowlers, especially in the initial stages of the game. Spinners will have an advantage once the pitch slows down.

Balanced Wicket

The surface at Ekana Cricket, in Lucknow, is expected to be bowling-friendly, assisting bowlers once the match progresses and they settle down. The bowlers might dominate, especially spinners, once the pitch slows down. The team winning the toss is most likely to bowl first, as per the pitch report.

Chasing Factor

Chasing is easy on this pitch compared to batting first at this venue, especially when it comes to the longer format of the game. Only 1 game has been played on this in the when it comes to the international Test format, which was won by the team while chasing. In the ODI format, a total of 14 matches have been played on this very ground, where 4 of them were won by a team while batting first, meanwhile 10 games were won by a team while chasing.

Average 1st Innings Score

In a single Test game played at this venue, the average first innings score stands at 187, while the average for the second innings exceeded 277. The highest total recorded here is a moderate total of 277/10 runs by West Indies against Afghanistan, whereas the lowest is 120/10 runs by Afghanistan against West Indies.

IND-A vs AUS-A Match Prediction Playing 11s (Predicted)

Both teams have incredible players who have the potential to be match-winners and are well-deserved to be included in their respective teams' playing 11. Let's take a probable playing 11 of India A vs Australia A.

India A Playing 11

Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, N Jagadeesan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Tanush Kotian, Harsh Dubey, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar

Australia A Playing 11

Sam Konstas, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan McSweeney (c), Oliver Peake, Josh Philippe (wk), Cooper Connolly, Liam Scott, Xavier Bartlett, Fergus O Neill, Corey Rocchiccioli, Todd Murphy

IND-A vs AUS-A Recent Form

If we take a look at India A vs Australia A's recent performance, both teams have had ups and downs in the previous 5 games. Let's take a look at the performance of both teams in the last 5 games.

India A Team Recent Form

If we take a look at India A's recent performances, they have struggled to come out on top. In the last 5 games they have played, they have lost only one game, while the last 4 games of theirs have ended in a Draw.
India A Recent Form (most recent first): D, D, D, D, L

Australia A Team Recent Form

If we take a look at Australia A recent performances, they have also struggled to come out on top in the last few games. In the last 5 games they have played, they have lost only one game, while winning just 1 game, with the last 3 games of theirs ending in a Draw.
Australia A Recent Form (most recent first): D, D, D, W, L

IND-A vs AUS-A Toss Prediction

Considering the conditions at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, and the past results on this ground, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first. We predict that Australia A will win the toss and opt to bowl.

IND-A vs AUS-A Score Prediction

• Scenario 1: IND-A batting first
  If IND-A bats first, we expect a total of around 370-400 runs.
• Scenario 2: AUS-A batting first
  If the AUS-A gets to bat first, they are likely to score near 380-420 runs according to our prediction.

IND-A vs AUS-A Players to Perform Prediction

There are a no. of players in both teams who can impact the result. Shreyas Iyer, Dhruv Jurel, and Sam Konstas are all capable enough to perform well. These will be the key players to perform according to our IND-A vs AUS-A Match Prediction. Let's look at four players from both teams who can emerge as the best performers of this match.

India A Players To Watch Out For

India A to order batter Devdutt Padikkal was the leading run scorer for his team in the first unofficial Test. The top-order batter has scored 150 runs, including 14 fours and 1 six. He can be a crucial player, according to our IND-A vs AUS-A Match Prediction.

Left-arm off-spinner Harsh Dubey was the leading wicket-taker for his team in the first unofficial Test. He took 3 wickets for his team. He can be a key player, according to our IND-A vs AUS-A Match Prediction

Australia A Players To Watch Out For

Australia A, 19-year-old Sam Konstas was the leading run scorer for his team in the 1st Unofficial Test. The top-order batter has scored 136 runs across both innings, including 16 fours and 3 sixes. He can be a crucial player, according to our AUS-A vs IND-A Match Prediction.

A right-arm off-spinner, Corey Rocchiccioli, was the leading wicket-taker for his team in the tournament. He took 3 wickets for his team. He can be a key player, according to our AUS-A vs IND-A Match Prediction.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.