The second unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and India faced troubles even before they could settle down. After winning the toss, Australia A opted to bowl first and their bowlers straight away placed India A on the backfoot. Michael Neser was the pick of the bowlers claiming 4 scalps for 27 runs while Beau Webster played the perfect supporting role chipping in with 3 wickets as well.
India A’s batting unit found it hard to develop any significant partnerships. Moist of the captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and opener KL Rahul were dismissed quickly, and India A within the first three overs was already uneasy at 11/4. Dhruv Jurel analyzed the situation well scored a heroic 80 runs from 186 deliveries continuing to bat alone. However, no further contributions were made from down the order and India A was all out for 161 runs in 57.1 overs.
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India A 1st Innings Highlights:
- Dhruv Jurel: 80 (186 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)
- Devdutt Padikkal: 26 (55 balls, 3 fours)
- Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, and Tanush Kotian scored ducks
Australia A Bowling:
- Michael Neser: 12.2 overs, 5 maidens, 27 runs, 4 wickets
- Beau Webster: 9 overs, 4 maidens, 19 runs, 3 wickets
- Scott Boland: 15 overs, 51 runs, 1 wicket
In reply Australia reached 25/0 in 7.1 overs with Nathan McSweeney and Marcus Harris still present at the chase. Australia A trailing by 136 runs with all of the ten wickets remaining stands in a commanding position going forward.
