IND A vs SA A Live Updates and Scores — Rishabh Pant Hit Fifty After Ayush Mhatre and Devdutt Padikkal Failed for India A

India A take on South Africa A in the first unofficial Test in Bengaluru. Follow IND A vs SA A live updates and scores of Day 3 here. On Day 2, India A had a poor outing with the bat, getting bowled out for just 234 after dismissing South Africa A for 309 in the first innings.

Ayush Mhatre was the only batter who made an impact with a score of 65, while others like Rishabh Pant, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal couldn’t contribute much. By the end of the day, South Africa A were 28/0 in their second innings, taking their lead to 103 runs.

IND A vs SA A live updates and scores day 3:

Rishabh Pant gets to his fifty on his comeback

Rishabh Pant has made a tremendous comeback and hit a fighting fifty in the fourth innings to help India A regain solidity after early wickets. Coming in at 32/3, Pant counterattacked the opponent bowlers and put them under pressure.

Currently, he is unbeaten at 64 in 81 balls, including eight boundaries and two maximums, and has formed a useful stand with Rajat Patidar, who was dismissed on 28 late in the day. There was an injury scare at the end, and he would hope to come out firing tomorrow, as the game stands in balance.

Sai Sudharsan Departs for 12

India A lost their third wicket as Sai Sudharsan was trapped lbw by Tshepo Moreki for 12. It’s another low score for him in this match after making 32 runs in the first innings. Not a good outing for Sai.

Ayush Mhatre and Devdutt Padikkal Out on Low Scores for India A

India A started their chase of 275 runs on a disappointing note, losing two wickets for just 25 runs by the end of the second session on Day 3. Ayush Mhatre was out for six, and Devdutt Padikkal scored only five. Rajat Patidar and Sai Sudharsan were at the crease, and India A will be hoping for a good partnership from them as they still need 250 runs to win.

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Tanush Kotian Shines Again With Four Wickets As South Africa A All Out for 199, India A Need 275 To Win

Continuing their dominance from the first session, India A bowled out South Africa A for 199 in the second innings. Tanush Kotian led the bowling attack with four wickets, while Anshul Kamboj added three more. For South Africa A, Lesego Senokwane and Zubayr Hamza both made 37 runs. India A now have a target of 275 to chase.

IND A vs SA A Live Updates and Scores — India A takes Six Wickets in First session of Day 3

After being bowled out for 234, India A started Day 3 strongly, taking six wickets of South Africa A in the first session. South Africa A are 128/6, leading by 203 runs. Anshul Kamboj and Tanush Kotian picked up two wickets each, while Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar took one apiece.

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