Thu Oct 31 12:11:53 UTC 2024: ## Unfamiliar Australian Bowler Doggett Dismantles India A in First Four-Day Match
**Sydney, Australia:** In a shocking turn of events, an unheralded Australian bowler, Brendan Doggett, ripped through the India A batting line-up in the first four-day match of their tour on Thursday, leaving the visitors reeling at a paltry 107 runs.
Doggett, 30, claimed a remarkable six wickets in just 11 overs, including six maidens. He dismissed key Indian batsmen like Sai Sudarshan, Devdatt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Manav Suthar, and Prasidh Krishna.
India A, boasting a strong batting line-up featuring Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Ishan Kishan, failed to cope with Doggett’s relentless pace and movement. Gaikwad was dismissed for a duck off the very first ball of the innings, setting the tone for a disastrous day for the Indians.
Only Devdatt Padikkal managed to offer some resistance with a 36-run knock, while the rest of the batting order crumbled under Doggett’s onslaught.
Doggett, who hails from Queensland, has a strong First-Class record, claiming 127 wickets in 37 matches. He has also made his mark in the Big Bash League, claiming 40 wickets in 42 T20 matches.
This impressive performance by Doggett raises serious concerns for India A going into the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, as they are now facing a steep uphill task to recover from this devastating loss.
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