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Rocchiccioli pumps Test claim for Australia A in India
Corey Rocchiccioli took 3-72 as India A recovered from 97/5, with Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra and Tanush Kotian scoring fifties.
- On Tuesday, India A finished the opening day at 257/5 against Australia A in Puducherry, choosing to bat in their first unofficial four-day Test and recovering from early trouble.
- The hosts were reeling at 97/5 early in the second session before resilient middle-order batting prevented a collapse against Australia's attack.
- Tanush Kotian remained unbeaten on 68 after forming a crucial 138-run partnership with Kumar Kushagra, who scored 82 before retiring hurt; opener Sai Sudharsan contributed 57 on return from injury.
- Off-Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli led the Australian bowling effort, claiming 3-72 from 18 overs, though the visitors could not break the decisive sixth-wicket stand.
- Rocchiccioli's performance in Indian conditions strengthens his case for a Test debut in early 2027, as the 28-year-old West Australian remains in contention for upcoming international series.
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Sudharsan, Kushagra, Kotian hit fifties as India A recover after early blows vs Australia A
India A recovered from a precarious position of 97 for five to reach 257 for five against Australia A on the opening day of their four-day match, thanks to resilient fifties from Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, and Tanush Kotian. Kotian and Kushagra forged a crucial 138-run partnership for the sixth wicket, stabilising the innings after early setbacks.
An unofficial Test match is underway between India A and Australia A. India has scored 334 runs in their first innings. In response, Australia A appears to be in trouble.
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