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India A Faces Imminent Defeat Against Australia A After Top Order Collapse
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News18•01-10-2026, 23:44
India A Faces Imminent Defeat Against Australia A After Top Order Collapse
- •India A is in a precarious position in the second four-day match against Australia A, needing 337 runs to win or bat out a full day for a draw.
- •Australia A declared their second innings at 173 for four wickets, setting India A a target of 365 runs.
- •India A's first innings saw them bowled out for 167 runs, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs.
- •Openers Sam Konstas (40) and Nathan McSweeney (36) contributed to Australia A's strong second innings total.
- •Off-spinner Todd Murphy dismissed India A opener Sai Sudharsan for 12 runs, leaving India A at 28 for one at stumps.
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Australia A declared their second innings at 173 for four wickets, setting India A a target of 365 runs to win.
Sam Konstas scored 40 runs, Nathan McSweeney contributed 36 runs, and Jason Sangha remained unbeaten on 44 runs.
After resuming their first innings at 122 for five wickets, India A lost their last five wickets for just 10 runs and were bowled out for 167 runs before lunch.
