The second unofficial Test match between India A and South Africa A ended in a draw, with neither side able to break the deadlock. India A captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front and South Africa A captain Temba Bavuma was equally resolute in his efforts to bring his team to victory. The South Africa A batting lineup showed great resilience under pressure, while India A bowler Shardul Thakur proved to be a formidable obstacle for them.
India A and South Africa A Draw 2nd Test Match
The second unofficial Test match between India A and South Africa A ended in a draw, with neither side able to break the deadlock. The match, which began on the 19th of January, was played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India.
Teams Unable to Break Deadlock
The match saw both teams unable to break the deadlock, with India A ending the four-day match on 543/7 and South Africa A on 437/7. India A declared their innings on the fourth day, setting South Africa A a target of 518 runs to win. Despite a valiant effort, South Africa A were unable to reach the target, ending their innings on 437/7.
India A Captain Rahane Leads from the Front
India A captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front, scoring an impressive 124 off 207 balls in India A’s first innings. He was well supported by his team-mates, with Shubman Gill (95), Mayank Agarwal (87), Hanuma Vihari (73), and Shreyas Iyer (66) all contributing to the team’s total.
South Africa A Captain Bavuma Equally Resolute
South Africa A captain Temba Bavuma was equally resolute in his efforts to bring his team to victory. He scored an impressive 95 off 212 balls in South Africa A’s first innings, and was well supported by his team-mates, with Pieter Malan (64), Zubayr Hamza (58), and Rassie van der Dussen (51) all contributing to the team’s total.
South Africa A Batting Lineup Steady Under Pressure
The South Africa A batting lineup showed great resilience under pressure, with Pieter Malan (64), Zubayr Hamza (58), and Rassie van der Dussen (51) all contributing to the team’s total. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the formidable challenge posed by India A
