Overview

• Dhruv Jurel’s side reached 413/5 in 91.3 overs at Ekana to win by five wickets after trailing by 226 on first innings.
• Rahul returned after retiring hurt on 74 to finish unbeaten on 176, sharing a 143-run stand with B Sai Sudharsan, who made 100.
• A 115-run partnership with captain Jurel, who struck 56, set up the finish before Nitish Kumar Reddy closed it out with boundaries.
• Australia A posted 420 and 185, while India A replied with 194 first up; Manav Suthar took 5/107 in the first innings and then combined with Gurnoor Brar (3/42) and Mohammed Siraj (2/20) to bundle the visitors out in the second.
• The successful pursuit set a new benchmark for ‘A’ teams and ranked as only the sixth 400-plus chase completed in Indian first-class cricket.