IND A vs SL A: India A scored 541 runs in the first innings of the second unofficial Test match (IND A vs SL A) against Sri Lanka A. The third day’s play ended on Saturday, July 4, with the Indian team completely dominating. India’s score on the second day was 247 for the loss of 1 wicket. Sai Sudharshan scored a century, but Devdutt Padikkal fell victim to a nervous 90. Lower down the order, captain Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain scored fifties, while Sheikh Rashid made a crucial contribution of 45 runs. Team India is now ahead by 175 runs.

The third day started disappointingly for India A. Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed in the first over of the day for 94. He had a great chance to score a century. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sai Sudharshan then shared an 80-run partnership for the third wicket. Tillakaratne dismissed Sai, who had scored 168, on the last ball of the 95th over. Ruturaj had to retire hurt after scoring 13 runs. He was hit on the head by a fast delivery from Asanka Manoj.

Team India ahead by 175 runs

With Sudarshan’s wicket and Ruturaj’s retirement hurt, Team India appeared to be in trouble. Dhruv Jurel once again delivered a captain’s innings, scoring 53 runs off 88 balls. Sheikh Rashid provided momentum to the innings with 45 runs off 51 balls. The biggest hero in the lower order was Saransh Jain, who scored an unbeaten 68.

At the end of the day’s play, India had scored 541 runs for the loss of 8 wickets, taking a 175-run lead. Saransh Jain remained unbeaten on 70. It will be interesting to see whether Team India continues batting or declares on the final day.

Brief score:

India A 541/8 (Sai Sudharsan 168, Devdutt Padikkal 94, Saransh Jain 68*, Dhruv Jurel 54; Keshara Nuwantha 4-158, Dilum Sudeera 3-101) lead Sri Lanka A 366, by 175 runs

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