India a A dramatic three-wicket victory sealed the victory South Africa A In the first informal test at the BCCI Center of Excellence, Bengaluru. The winning win, which gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, was powered by outstanding performances from Tanush Kotian and Captain Rishabh pantsboth, both steered to victory after a grueling 275 runs.
Tanush Kotian’s spin brilliance drives India’s bowling attack
Spinner Tanush Kotian He delivered a match-winning performance in South Africa, picking up four key wickets and taking the second innings to break the batting pace. Imagineers ANSHUL KAMBOJ with a three-wicket haul ensured the visitors were bowled out for 199 at their best, setting India a tough target.
Kotian’s disciplined bowling earned him a match-winning haul of eight wickets, underscoring his growing reputation as a reliable spinner. His control and accuracy, especially the dismissals of Batters Hermann and Zubair Hamza, both of whom were away from India, A.
South Africa A 309 in the first innings at the start of the Africa A put India on the back foot from an India A, Hermann, Hamza and Rubin give a strong platform from Hermann. However, Kotian’s consistent advances ensured the visitors did not fully capitalize on their second outing.
Rishabh Shalwar’s aggressive 90 anchors India A’s chase
Making his comeback after a leg injury, captain Rishabh Pant reminded fans of his match-winning wicket. His 90 runs off 113 balls, laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes, formed the backbone of India A’s chase.
India were in early trouble at 32 for 3, but the batsmen countered the typical aggression, building important partnerships with Rajat Patidar and Ayush Badoni. His confident batting stopped the game and his leadership, the innings that took the game deep before being dismissed.
Shalwar’s innings was not just an exhibition of his skill but also his mental toughness, as he excelled in his first red-ball appearance since recovering from injury.
Anshul Kamboj and Manav Suthar seal victory for India.
When the candle fell, the game hung in the balance. However, ANSHUL KAMBOJ (37 NOT out) and Manav Suthar (20 not out) impressed remarkably effectively under sustained pressure for a proud partnership of 60 to take India home.
Despite being hit by Fiery Short Balls – in Kamboj, a helmet on his shoulder and in Suthar – the pair show grit and determination. Cambodia sealed the victory in India’s one over with a six and a four off consecutive deliveries, a quarter.
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India A’s all-round display highlighted their depth, resilience and fighting spirit. Kotian’s match-winning bowling, man-of-the-match award, in command of the pants, said India were well-connected ahead of the senior team’s series against South Africa.
With a 1-0 lead, India enter the second unofficial Test in Mysuru and are eager to shake up the series against a friendly and confident South African side.
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