India A showed their dominance on Day 2 of the unofficial test against Australia A, with a strong performance by the bowling team. Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna led the attack, taking crucial wickets and limiting Australia A to 84/5. Khaleel Ahmed also contributed with an early strike, helping India A take a strong lead. India A ended the day with a lead of 107 runs, with Australia A struggling at 84/5.
India A Dominates Australia A in Unofficial Test
India A asserted their dominance over Australia A on Day 2 of their unofficial Test match in Chennai. The Indian bowling trio of Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, and Khaleel Ahmed led the charge, dismantling the Australian top order.
Kumar and Krishna were particularly impressive, sharing four wickets between them. Kumar removed opener Henry Hunt and dangerman Bryce Street, while Krishna accounted for skipper Oliver Davies and Max Bryant. Ahmed chipped in with the crucial wicket of Matthew Renshaw.
At the close of play, Australia A were struggling on 84/5, trailing India A by 107 runs. The hosts had earlier posted a total of 191, with Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scoring with 47.
Background:
This unofficial Test match is part of a three-match series between India A and Australia A. The series is being played as a tune-up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
India A, led by Priyank Panchal, is a strong team that includes several players who have represented the Indian national team, such as Jaiswal, Krishna, and Sanju Samson. Australia A, on the other hand, is a young and inexperienced team that is using this series as an opportunity to develop its players.
Top 5 FAQs:
1. What is the format of the series? The series consists of three unofficial Test matches, each of which is scheduled to be played over four days.
2. Where are the matches being played? The matches are being played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India.
3. Who is the leading run-scorer in the series so far? Yashasvi Jaiswal of India A is the leading run-scorer in the series so far, with 47 runs in the first innings of the first Test match.
4. Who is the leading wicket-taker in the series so far? Mukesh Kumar of India A is the leading wicket-taker in the series so far, with three wickets in the first innings of the first Test match.
5. What is the history of India A vs Australia A matches? India A and Australia A have played a total of 16 unofficial Test matches against each other, with India A winning six, Australia A winning four, and six matches ending in a draw.
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