One wicket left, 18 balls to survive: India A pull off dramatic escape against Australia A to seal series 1-0
- On Friday, India-A secured a thrilling draw against Australia-A at the Siechem Cricket Stadium in Puducherry, denying the hosts a series-levelling victory in the second unofficial Test.
- Resuming from an overnight 28 for one, India-A pursued a 365-run target and were in all sorts of trouble at 199 for seven before reaching 310 for nine at close.
- Yash Rathod made a patient 80 off 138 balls and Shams Mulani added 29 off 131 balls, anchoring a crucial 85-run eighth-wicket partnership over 36 overs. Night watchman Tushar Deshpande contributed 52 off 119 balls.
- Despite Liam Scott taking 5/37 and Australia-A packing 10 fielders in catching positions, the final-wicket pair of Nachiket Bhute and Praful Hinge navigated the closing overs to deny a series-levelling victory.
- The draw clinched a 1-0 series win for India-A, building on their 162-run victory in the opening match. Shams Mulani was named Player-of-the-Series for his vital contributions throughout.
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Rathod, Mulani’s Gritty Stand Helps India A Secure Draw, Clinch Series 1-0 Against Australia A
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani put together a gritty 36-plus-over eighth-wicket partnership as India A held their nerve to secure a thrilling draw against Australia A on the fourth and final day of the second four-day match in Puducherry on Friday. Sports News | Rathod, Mulani’s Gritty Stand Helps India A Secure Draw, Clinch Series 1-0 Against Australia A.
Rathod, Mulani’s gritty stand helps India A secure draw, clinch series 1-0 against Australia A - The Tribune
Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani put together a gritty 36-plus-over eighth-wicket partnership as India A held their nerve to secure a thrilling draw against Australia A on the fourth and final day of the second four-day match in Puducherry on Friday.
India A 28/1 At Stumps, Need 337 More Runs To Beat Australia A In Second Four-Day Match
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.
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