Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar led India A’s bowling attack, taking four wickets, giving the visitors a 122-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka A on day three. Despite strong performances by Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, and Ashen Bandara, Sri Lanka A managed 330 in response to India A’s 452/6 declared. India A, at stumps, extended their lead to 170 runs, reaching 48 for no loss in their second innings.
Sai Sudharsan, who scored a century in the first innings, retired hurt at seven, but Devdutt Padikkal and Ayush Pandey guided India A through the remaining overs. Sri Lanka A, starting the day at 113/2, had a productive morning session with partnerships from Nuwanidu and Bandara. However, India A fought back through their spinners, breaking key partnerships.
Skipper Arachchige and Bandara steadied Sri Lanka A, but India A’s spinners, especially Jain and Dubey, made crucial breakthroughs. Nabi’s impressive bowling figures of 4-58 helped India A gain control. Sri Lanka A was eventually all out for 330, trailing India A by 170 runs.
