NEW DELHI: Australian pacer Scott Boland will lead the Prime Minister’s XI bowling attack in a two-day pink-ball match against India at Manuka Oval, Canberra, starting November 30.
This warm-up game is pivotal for both teams as they prepare for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide, which will also be a day-night contest.
Boland, already in Australia’s Test squad, aims to secure his spot in the playing XI for the pink-ball match in Adelaide, especially with Michael Neser sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
The Prime Minister’s XI, assembled with input from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, features a mix of young talent and experienced players.
Led by Jack Edwards, the squad includes Under-19 World Cup winners and emerging stars like Ollie Davies, alongside seasoned campaigners such as former Test opener Matthew Renshaw, who is eager to impress selectors.
For India, the match is a crucial opportunity to adapt to the pink-ball format after nearly three years, with captain Rohit Sharma expected to return following his absence in the series opener.
Where to Watch India vs Prime Minister’s XI Warm-Up Game Live
The India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI practice match will be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website and broadcast on the Star Sports network. The two-day match will begin at 9:10 AM (IST) on November 30.
Jasprit Bumrah compared to Indian great Kapil Dev
Prime Minister’s XI Squad
Jack Edwards (c), Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Scott Boland, Jack Clayton, Aidan O’Connor, Ollie Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper, Hanno Jacobs, Sam Konstas, Lloyd Pope, Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan.
India’s Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, ^Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
