India A registered a thrilling three-wicket win in the first unofficial Test against South Africa A on Day 4 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 on Sunday, November 2.
Rishabh Pant, in his comeback match from a toe fracture sustained during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy earlier this year, won the toss and opted to field first earlier this week. Half-centuries from Jordan Hermann, Zubayr Hamza, and Rubin Hermann helped South Africa A post 309 in 91.2 overs. Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian was the pick of the bowlers for the home side, as he bagged a four-for.
In reply, India A didn't have a great outing with the bat. Despite a 90-run opening stand between Sai Sudharsan and Ayush Mhatre, India A were bowled out for 234. Mhatre top-scored with a fluent 76-ball 65.