Fri Nov 08 10:43:34 UTC 2024: ## Day 3 of Domestic Cricket Action Sees Mixed Results, Australia Eye Champions Trophy Tune-up

**[City, Date]** – Day 3 of domestic cricket action saw a mixed bag of results, with some teams making strong strides while others faced challenges.

**India A**, despite leading by 11 runs on Day 2, were comprehensively defeated by **Pakistan** by 9 wickets with 141 balls remaining. This match serves as a crucial tune-up for both sides as they prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Elsewhere, **Tripura** held a commanding lead of 247 runs, while **Uttarakhand** also enjoyed a comfortable advantage of 280 runs. **Bihar** faced a difficult situation, trailing by 316 runs. **Saurashtra** maintained their dominance with an 80-run lead, while **Railways** trailed by 228 runs.

**Delhi** secured a strong lead of 150 runs, but **Gujarat** found themselves trailing by 64 runs. **Bengal** held a comfortable lead of 155 runs, while **Services** were far ahead with a 338-run advantage. **Odisha** faced a deficit of 268 runs, while **Vidarbha** held a 210-run lead. **Rajasthan** struggled, trailing by 76 runs, but **Nagaland** enjoyed a 155-run lead. **Arunachal**, however, faced a daunting task, needing 471 runs to win.

In other news, **Goa** won by an innings and 169 runs, and **Sixers** emerged victorious by 6 runs using the DLS method. **Australia** secured a two-wicket win with 99 balls remaining.

The three-match series between Australia and Pakistan, which begins at the MCG, is seen as a final preparation for both teams ahead of the Champions Trophy.

**Australia** is looking to finalize its squad and address key questions, including their opening combination, filling the gap left by Mitchell Green, and more.

**Pakistan** has announced **Rizwan** as their new white-ball captain, with the return of **Babar**, **Afridi**, and **Naseem** adding further strength to the team.

**Shan Masood** has expressed confidence in **Babar Azam** making a strong comeback.

The upcoming matches promise to be exciting, with both teams looking to fine-tune their strategies before the Champions Trophy.

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