Thu Nov 07 05:25:26 UTC 2024: ## India A Crumbles in Test Against Australia A, Leaving Hopes Hanging
**Mackay, October 31, 2024:** A disastrous batting performance saw India A suffer a humiliating defeat against Australia A in their unofficial test match. India A was bundled out for a paltry 107 runs in 47.4 overs, losing the toss and being asked to bat first.
The architect of India’s downfall was Brendan Doggett, who ripped through the Indian batting lineup, claiming six wickets for a miserly 15 runs in 11 overs. He also bowled six maiden overs.
India’s top scorer was Devdatt Padikkal, who scored 36 runs, while only two other batsmen managed to reach double figures. Sai Sudarshan scored 21 runs, and Navdeep Saini made 23.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was overlooked for the senior team’s Australian tour, was dismissed for a golden duck. Other notable failures included Abhinav Manohar (7 runs), Baba Indrajith (9 runs), Ishan Kishan (4 runs), Nitish Reddy (0 runs), Manav Suthar (1 runs), and Prasidh Krishna (0 runs).
Australia A, in reply, reached 99 runs for 4 wickets in 39 overs at the end of the day’s play. Captain Nathan McSweeney (29) and Cooper Connolly (14) were unbeaten at the crease. They trail India A by just 8 runs with six wickets in hand.
Jordan Buckingham took two wickets for Australia A, while Fergus O’Neill and Tom Murphy each claimed one.
In the bowling for India A, Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna took two wickets each.
This defeat will undoubtedly be a cause for concern for the Indian team management, who will be hoping to bounce back in the upcoming series against Australia.
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