Fri Nov 08 10:13:06 UTC 2024: ## India A Fight Back on Day 2 of Second Unofficial Test Against Australia A
**Melbourne, Australia** – India A fought back on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), keeping the match tightly poised.
After Australia A finished their first innings on 223, India A fought hard to build a lead.
The day started with Australia A building a strong position, with Marcus Harris scoring a solid 74 runs. However, Prasidh Krishna took three wickets in quick succession, including Harris, to turn the tide in India’s favour.
Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Reddy were instrumental in India’s fightback, with Jurel scoring a crucial 80 runs.
The Indian bowlers continued to apply pressure, with Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar picking up crucial wickets to keep Australia A in check.
Despite a rain interruption, India A managed to build a slender lead going into the final session.
The match remains keenly contested, with both sides vying for victory.
**Key Highlights:**
* Prasidh Krishna took a three-wicket haul, dismissing Harris, Peirson, and Boland.
* Dhruv Jurel top-scored for India A with 80 runs.
* Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar also claimed important wickets for India A.
* The match was interrupted by rain, but play resumed with India A holding a slight lead.
The match continues on Day 3, with the outcome still hanging in the balance.
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