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Sai Sudarshan Shines with Half-Century on Return; Padikkal Fails Against Australia A.
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News18•22-09-2026, 18:30
Sai Sudarshan Shines with Half-Century on Return; Padikkal Fails Against Australia A.
- •Sai Sudarshan made a spectacular comeback from injury, scoring 57 runs against Australia A.
- •Sri Lanka tour star Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed early, failing to make an impact.
- •Kumar Kushagra (82) and Tanush Kotian (68*) rescued India A from early setbacks.
- •India A posted 257 runs on the first day of the four-day match.
- •Kushagra retired hurt due to cramps, while Kotian remained unbeaten at stumps.
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Sai Sudharsan made a spectacular comeback after missing over a month due to a foot injury, scoring a resilient half-century of 57 runs off 103 balls against Australia A.
India A recovered from early setbacks, including losing two wickets for 78 runs, to post a total of 257 runs by the end of the first day's play against Australia A.
Tanush Kotian, who scored an unbeaten 68, and Kumar Kushagra, who contributed 82 runs, steadied the innings by adding 138 runs for the sixth wicket after India A lost five wickets for 97 runs.
