Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Rishabh Pant Fails to Impress as India A Crumble Against South Africa A
On the second day of a special cricket match between India A and South Africa A, India A's batters had a tough time.
Although they bowled South Africa A out for 309, they couldn't score many runs themselves, being all out for 234.
Rishabh Pant, a famous player making a comeback, only scored 17 runs.
A young player named Ayush Mhatre was the best for India A, scoring 65 runs.
A spinner named Prenelan Subrayen took five wickets for South Africa A, which was very good.
Now, South Africa A has a lead and is batting again, putting them in a strong position.
India A was bowled out for 234 on Day 2, conceding a 75-run first-innings lead to South Africa A.
Rishabh Pant, in his comeback, scored only 17 runs off 29 minutes.
Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was the star bowler for South Africa A, taking 5 wickets for 61 runs.
Ayush Mhatre was the lone bright spot for India A with a knock of 65 runs.
South Africa A extended their lead to 105 runs in their second innings, finishing Day 2 at 30/0.
- Who
- India A and South Africa A cricket teams
- What
- First unofficial Test match, Day 2
- When
- Day 2 of the match (Friday)
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Start of a two-match unofficial Test series
India A
South Africa A
Batting Performance
India A
India A's batting order struggled, collapsing to 234 all out. Rishabh Pant scored only 17, and Ayush Mhatre was the top scorer with 65.
South Africa A
South Africa A bowled India A out, with Prenelan Subrayen taking 5 wickets. They have established a significant lead and are in a strong position in their second innings.
Rishabh Pant's Comeback
India A
Rishabh Pant showed flashes of form with two boundaries but ultimately failed to convert his start, scoring just 17 runs in his return to competitive batting.
South Africa A
While Pant's batting performance was disappointing, his performance behind the wickets was noted as being good.
- Match
- India A vs South Africa A, 1st Unofficial Test
- Venue
- Bengaluru
- Day 2 Result
- India A all out for 234; South Africa A lead by 105 runs
- Key Bowler (South Africa A)
- Prenelan Subrayen (5/61)
- Top Scorer (India A)
- Ayush Mhatre (65)
- Rishabh Pant's Score
- 17
