Colts CC opening batsman Sajith Fernando will captain the Board President's XI which also includes three other Sri Lanka caps Avishka Gunawardena, Sanjeewa Ranatunga and Upeka Fernando. The South African team includes three coloured players namely batsmen Loots Bosman, Ashwell Prince and medium pace bowler Henry Williams.
H.D.Ackerman is their most experienced player having represented South Africa in five test matches. In addition Derek Crookes, Herschelle Gibbs and Nicky Boje have also represented their country at test matches.
The Board President's XI: Sajith Fernando, Upeka Fernando, Sanjeewa Ranatunga, Avishka Gunawardena, Manoj Mendis, Malintha Warnapura, T.M.Dilshan, Amal Dalugoda, Anil Rideegammanagedera, Ruchira Perera and H.Rushdee. Reserves: Hemantha Boteju, Bradman Ediriweera, Indika de Saram.
South Africa 'A' (from): Dale Benkenstein (captain), Nicky Boje, Mark Bruyns, Herschelle Gibbs, H.D.Ackerman, Loots Bosman, Martin Van Jaarsveld, Ashwell Prince, Nic Pothas, Derek Crookes, Greg Smith, Herman Bakkes, Alan Dawson, Henry Williams, Claude Henderson. (C.D).