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Australia A were bowled out for 171 on day two and elected not to enforce the follow‑on. India A posted a total of 334, built around a 68‑run second‑wicket stand between captain Sanju Padikkal (59) and vice‑captain B Sai Sudharsan. Padikkal’s half‑century came off 72 deliveries, highlighted by back‑to‑back fours from Liam Scott, before he was trapped lbw by the same bowler for 59. Scott finished with figures of 5‑1‑22‑2, while Australia’s best bowler, Todd Murphy, claimed 4‑48 and Brendan Doggett took 2‑21.
In reply, Australia A were reduced to 55 for two after Campbell Kellaway was dismissed for a duck by Tushar Deshpande (1‑5) and Sam Konstas fell for 20 off Tanush Kotian (1‑8). Nathan McSweeney top‑scored with 23 not out, but the hosts could not sustain the chase and eventually lost two early wickets before the required 308 runs were reached.
The match’s variable bounce on the Puducherry pitch tested both batting and bowling. Padikkal and Sudharsan navigated the inconsistent rebounds comfortably during their partnership. After the innings, Kushagra, who had launched two sixes off Murphy, was struck on the chin by a short ball from Doggett and had to retire hurt, handing the gloves to substitute N Jagadeesan. Australia A’s bowling was spearheaded by Murphy (4‑48) and Doggett (2‑21), while Kotian and Shams Mulani were set to lead India A’s attack on the final day with the lead comfortably past 350 runs.
