Australia A took a firm hold of their second four-day fixture against India A, establishing a solid 364-run lead on the third day of the contest on Thursday. At close, India A were 28 for one, still needing 337 runs for an improbable win or required to bat out an entire day for a draw. Hosts are leading the two-match series 1-0. Opener Sam Konstas hit 40, Nathan McSweeney 36 and Jason Sangha remained unbeaten 44 as the visitors declared their second innings at 173 for four an hour before close to set India A an improbable target of 365.
Hosts are leading the two-match series 1-0. Opener Sam Konstas hit 40, Nathan McSweeney 36 and Jason Sangha remained unbeaten 44 as the visitors declared their second innings at 173 for four an hour before close to set India A an improbable target of 365.
India A, which won the opening match by 162 runs, were 28/1 at stumps, with Aayush Pandey (11) and night watchman Tushar Deshpande (4) at the crease. Konstas put on 53 for the opening wicket with Josh Philippe (26) and 40 for the next with McSweeney before off-spinner Kotian dismissed Konstas and skipper Peter Handscomb in quick succession, the latter managing a pair in this match.
