Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 141-run knock guides India A to 452/6:Anshul, Yash take one wicket each, Sri Lanka A trail by 339 runs on Day 2

By the end of Day 2, Sri Lanka A scored 113 runs, losing two wickets in 31 overs and trailing by 339 runs against India A in an unofficial four-day Test match in Galle. Sri Lanka lost two early wickets as Anshul Kamboj and Yash Thakur picked up one wicket each. However, Nuwanindu Fernando’s (65)* half-century and Ashen Bandara (18)* set up the tone for the host nation after early wickets in their first innings. Batting first, India A scored 452 runs, losing six wickets in 111.4 overs, including Day 1 and 2. India captain Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten for 141 runs, facing 215 balls. However, Shaik Rasheed’s half-century and Sai Sudharsan’s ton on Day 1 were the highlights of the day. Dhruv Jurel’s 141* powers India A to 452 runs in 111.4 overs Batting first, India scored 452 runs, losing six wickets in 111.4 overs as captain Dhruv Jurel smashed a brilliant, unbeaten 141-run knock. However, Shaik Rasheed smashed a half-century and Sai Sudharsan slammed a ton on Day 1 of the game. For the host nation, Chamika Gunasekara and Dilum Sudeera take 3 and 2 wickets respectively. However, Ravindu Fernando picked up one wicket for Sri Lanka A. Nuwanindu Fernando slams half-century, SL A trail by 339 runs on Day 2 In response, on Day 2, Sri Lanka A could only manage to score 113 runs, losing two wickets in 31 overs by the end of the third session on Day 2. Currently, Nuwanindu Fernando (65)* and Ashen Bandara (18)* are batting on the crease and will also open the game for the hosts on Day 3 morning. However, opening the innings for Lanka, Pawantha Weerasinghe (11) and wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella (10) fell short to the visitor’s bowling side. For India A, Anshul Kamboj and Yash Thakur took one wicket each, providing an early breakthrough for the side. Sai Sudharsan’s 132-run knock powers India A to 333/4 on Day 1 Earlier on Day 1, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sai Sudharsan’s brilliant 132-run knock powered India A to score 333 runs, losing four wickets by the end of Day 1 on Thursday. However, Captain Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed were at the crease and they opened the innings for India on Day 2 morning. Ayush Pandey scored 25, Devdutt Padikkal 12, and Ruturaj Gaikwad 22 runs.