Overview

• Australia A posted 420 in the first innings, lifted by a 91-run last-wicket stand as Todd Murphy hit 76 and Henry Thornton finished 32 not out.
• Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took 5/107 and pacer Gurnoor Brar claimed 3/75, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna picking one apiece.
• India A were bowled out for 194 as Thornton led Australia A’s attack with four wickets, with only Sai Sudharsan (75) and N Jagadeesan (38) offering resistance.
• KL Rahul managed 11 before being caught behind off Will Sutherland, underscoring a shaky start to India A’s reply.
• Australia A closed Day 2 at 16/3 in their second innings after strikes from Siraj, Brar and Suthar, but still hold a 242-run lead.