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South Africa A Bowlers Strike Early: India A Stumble at 25/2 in Chase

India A face a challenging chase of 275 runs after bowling out South Africa A for 199 in their second innings. The hosts suffered early setbacks, losing both openers to reach 25/2 at tea on Day 3. Tanush Kotian emerged as the bowling hero with impressive figures of 4/26, continuing his excellent form from the first innings. Sai Sudharsan and Rajat Patidar will resume the innings after the break with India A still needing 249 runs for victory.

Key Points: India A 25/2 Chasing 275 vs South Africa A in Unofficial Test

  • Tanush Kotian claims 4/26 to dismantle South Africa A's second innings
  • South Africa A bowlers strike twice early to reduce India A to 25/2
  • India A require 249 more runs with 8 wickets remaining for victory
  • Anshul Kamboj supports with 3/39 as Indian bowlers dominate post-lunch session
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South Africa A bowlers make early inroads, reduce India A to 25/2 at tea

India A face early setbacks at 25/2 chasing 275 after Tanush Kotian's 4-wicket haul restricted South Africa A to 199. Sudharsan and Patidar resume after tea.

"Tanush Kotian was yet again the pick of the bowlers as he finished his spell with a four-wicket haul - Match Report"

Bengaluru, Nov 1

India A dished out South Africa A for 199 runs in their second innings to set themselves a 275-run target to win the first unofficial Test of the two-match series here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. Tanush Kotian was yet again the pick of the bowlers as he finished his spell with a four-wicket haul in the second innings.

Beginning Day 3, Gurnoor Brar made an early impact by taking a wicket in the second over of the session, dismissing Jordan quickly. Despite Senokwane and Zubayr Hamza attempting to stabilise the innings, Manav Suthar maintained his excellent bowling performance and dismissed Zubayr Hamza.

In the 28th over, Tanush Kotian took two wickets, dismissing Marques Ackerman and Senokwane on the first and last balls, energising India. Anshul Kamboj then celebrated by taking the Proteas’ fifth wicket, bowling out Rubin Hermann for 15 off 18 balls, as the visitors found it difficult to find momentum.

Kamboj soon took his second wicket of the day, dismissing Tiaan van Vuuren with a superb catch by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant behind the stumps. With that, South Africa A finished their first innings at 128/6 in 34.5 overs, leading by 203 runs before lunch.

Continuing from where they left off in the first session, Indian bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals as South Africa’s innings concluded inside 13 overs after Lunch. While Kamboj and Brar struck once, Kotian picked up two more wickets to finish with 4/26 in eight overs.

As India walked out to bat first in the same session, Tshepo Moreki got his side an early breakthrough by dismissing India A opener Ayush Mhatre for a nine-ball six. Okuhle Cele soon joined his team’s celebrations as he dismissed top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal (5 off 15) as the hosts were reduced to 25/2 in nine overs before the teams took Tea.

Sai Sudharsan (8 not out) and Rajat Patidar (5 not out) will carry the innings forward in the final session on Day 3.

Brief Scores: India A 309 & 25/2 in 9 overs (Sai Sudharsan 8 nout out, Ayush Mhatre 5; Tshepo Moreki 1-9, Okuhle Cele 1-16) trail South Africa A 234 & 199/10 (Lesego Senokwane 37, Zubayr Hamza 37; Tanush Kotian 4-26, Anshul Kamboj 3-39) by 249 runs.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Worried about our top order collapse again. 25/2 is not the start we needed while chasing 275. Sai Sudharsan and Rajat Patidar need to build a solid partnership now!
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Ananya R
Great bowling performance overall! Kamboj, Brar, and Kotian all contributed well. Our bench strength in bowling looks promising for the future 💪
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Michael C
Disappointed with Devdutt Padikkal's performance. He's been inconsistent in these A-team matches. Needs to convert his domestic form to this level consistently.
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Priya S
Good to see Rishabh Pant keeping wickets! Hope he's fully recovered and back to his best form. His presence adds experience to this young team 🙌
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Vikram M
249 runs needed with 8 wickets in hand - definitely achievable if our batsmen apply themselves. The pitch at BCCI Centre seems to be helping bowlers though. Exciting final session ahead!

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