Bengaluru, Nov 1
India A finished at 119/4 in the final innings against South Africa A in what was an evenly-poised outing for both sides on Day 3 of the first unofficial test, happening here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. India A survived an early scare as they kicked off the fourth innings, courtesy of Rishabh Pant’s half-century.
Tshepo Moreki got his side an early breakthrough by dismissing India A opener Mhatre before Okuhle Cele joined his team’s celebrations by sending Padikkal packing. With that, India were reduced to 25/2 in nine overs before the teams took Tea.
India A need 156 more runs to win with six wickets in hand heading into Day 4, with Pant, unbeaten on 64, and Badoni (0 not out) in charge of the batting.
Brief scores:
India A 234 & 119-4 in 39 overs (Rishabh Pant 64 not out, Rajat Patidar 28; Tshepo Moreki 2-12, Tiaan van Vuuren 1-20) trail South Africa A 309 & 199 all out in 48.1 overs (Lesego Senokwane 37, Zubayr Hamza 37; Tanush Kotian 4-26, Anshul Kamboj 3-39) by 156 runs.