Bounce and Seam: India A's Struggles Against Australia A
India A struggled against Australia A's seamers, getting bowled out for 107 on the first day of the unofficial Test. Brendan Doggett's 6/15 dismantled the Indian lineup. Australia's innings concluded at 99/4, with Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna taking two wickets each. Easwaran and Reddy's weaknesses were exposed.
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On the first day of the unofficial Test between India A and Australia A, India's batsmen faltered, managing just 107 all out. Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Reddy's techniques were exposed under pressure.
Australia A's Brendan Doggett was the star with the ball, achieving career-best figures of 6/15 in 11 overs, using bounce effectively to dismantle the Indian lineup. Keeper Josh Phillipe supported with five catches. Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna claimed two wickets each as Australia A reached 99/4 by the stumps.
Easwaran, struggling with extra bounce, was dismissed for seven, while other top-order batsmen also faltered. Despite a steady performance from bowler Nitish Reddy, the Indian side will hope for a better second innings outcome.
(With inputs from agencies.)