India A, led by Devdutt Padikkal, dominated Australia in the first unofficial Test as they secured a convincing 162-run victory over the tourists at the Siechem Cricket Stadium in Puducherry.
India A crush Australia A by 162 runs in Puducherry
India A first-bowled Australia A out for just 171, taking a massive 163-run first-innings lead. They avoided enforcing the follow-on and returned to bat with Padikkal playing a crucial knock of 59 from 88 balls. The captain’s knock helped India A set Australia A a huge target of 363 runs.
The Indian bowlers then delivered a stunning performance on the final day and bowled Australia. A tour for 200 runs to help the team complete a clinical victory in the first unofficial Test in Puducherry. Amid this, “Have to beat India”: Daren Sammy eyes first series win in 24 years.
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