Galle, July 4 (IANS) A masterful 168 by left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan helped India A take a commanding 175-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka A on day three of the second unofficial Test here on Saturday. Resuming the day from an overnight score of 104 not out, Sudharsan anchored the innings with supreme confidence to guide India A to a massive 541/8 in 142 overs at stumps, in response to the hosts’ first-innings total of 366.The morning session brought mixed fortunes for India A. Whi…
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Galle, June 28 (IANS) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal smashed a fine half-century before persistent inclement weather resulted in a draw on the fourth and final day of the first four-day game between India A and Sri Lanka A on Sunday. Chasing an improbable target of 312 runs in the fourth innings, Sri Lanka A were at 70/2 when play was officially called off following multiple delays due to rain. Starting their day at 53 without loss, India A progressed smoothly via an 82-run stand between op…
Galle, June 27 (IANS) Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar spearheaded India A’s bowling charge with a four-wicket haul as the visitors secured a commanding 122-run first-innings advantage against Sri Lanka A on day three of the first four-day game here on Saturday.Despite fifties from Nuwanidu Fernando (84), captain Sahan Arachchige (72), and Ashen Bandara (70), Sri Lanka A eventually made 330 in response to India A’s mammoth first-innings total of 452/6 declared. By the time stumps arrived, India A extended…
Galle, June 25 (IANS) A magnificent century from opening batter B Sai Sudharsan, along with fifties hit by skipper Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed, powered India A to a commanding 333/4 in 86 overs on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A on Thursday.Electing to bat first, India A dominated proceedings from the outset at the Galle International Stadium. Left-handed Sudharsan anchored the innings with a fluent 132 off 175 balls, a knock laced with 19 boundaries. He began …