Rishabh Pant departs for 17 runs, Badoni slams half-century:South Africa lead by 105 runs against India in unofficial Test Day 2; Subrayen shines with five-wicket haul

South Africa-A has taken firm control of the unofficial Test against India-A in Bengaluru. By the end of the second day, the visiting team had built a strong lead of 105 runs in their second innings. The Proteas ended Day 2 at 30 for no loss, after bowling out India-A for 234 runs in their first innings. The day started with India-A in a strong position at 90 without loss, but things quickly turned around as South Africa-A spinner Prenelan Subrayen produced a brilliant spell. His five-wicket haul completely changed the course of the match, helping his team gain a big advantage. Earlier, South Africa-A had scored 309 runs in their first innings, giving them a solid foundation. India-A, led by captain Rishabh Pant, had looked confident early on. However, a middle-order collapse meant the hosts lost their way. By the time Subrayen finished his 22-over spell, India-A were bowled out, handing the advantage to the visitors. India’s top order fails after a strong start India-A had begun well, thanks to openers Ayush Mhatre and Sai Sudarshan, who took the score to 90 without loss. Mhatre played an attacking innings of 65 runs off 46 balls, hitting 10 boundaries. However, after his dismissal, wickets fell in quick succession. Sudarshan scored 32 runs but struggled for rhythm. The middle order failed to capitalise — Rajat Patidar scored 19, Devdutt Padikkal made 6, Ayush Badoni 38, and Manav Suthar just 4 runs. Captain Rishabh Pant, returning to red-ball cricket after a leg injury, scored only 17 runs. He started aggressively but was caught in the slips off pacer Okuhle Cele. Subrayen’s five-wicket spell turns the game Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen, who recently featured in the Test series against Pakistan, bowled 22 consecutive overs and picked up five wickets for 61 runs. His consistent line and control troubled the Indian batters throughout. He dismissed Ayush Mhatre, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tanush Kotian, and Khaleel Ahmed, breaking the backbone of India’s batting lineup. South Africa-A’s Steady Batting Effort In their first innings, South Africa-A had reached 309 runs, with Zubayr Hamza (66) and Rubin Herman (71) leading the way. For India-A, Tanush Kotian was the most successful bowler, taking four wickets. With a 105-run lead and all 10 wickets intact, South Africa-A now look in complete control as the match heads into the third day.