Archive · 7 Nov 2025
India A Pacers Shine, Extend Lead Over South Africa A
On the second day of a cricket match, the fast bowlers from India A did a great job.
They took most of the wickets for the South Africa A team, bowling them out for 221 runs.
One player from South Africa A, Marques Ackerman, played exceptionally well and scored 134 runs all by himself, which was the best part of their batting.
Even though the Indian team lost three players while batting again, their captain KL Rahul stayed in and scored some runs.
This means India A has a lead of 112 runs, putting them in a strong position for the next day of the game.
The bowlers on both sides are getting ready for the upcoming Test matches.
India A's pacers Prasidh Krishna (3/35), Mohammed Siraj (2 wickets), and Akash Deep (2 wickets) bowled out South Africa A for 221.
South Africa A captain Marques Ackerman scored a fighting century of 134 runs.
India A secured a first-innings lead of 34 runs after scoring 255 on Day 1.
In their second innings, India A reached 78 for 3 at stumps on Day 2, extending their overall lead to 112 runs.
Several India A batsmen, including Abhimanyu Easwaran and B Sai Sudharsan, had disappointing second innings performances.
- Who
- India A's fast bowlers (Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep) and batsman KL Rahul; South Africa A's captain Marques Ackerman.
- What
- India A seized control of the second unofficial Test by bowling out South Africa A for 221 and extending their lead to 112 runs by the end of Day 2, despite struggles from some Indian batsmen in their second innings.
- When
- Day 2 of the second four-day fixture, Friday, November 7.
- Where
- BCCI's Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To gain a strategic advantage in the second unofficial Test match and for players to find rhythm ahead of the Test series.
India A's Bowling Success
South Africa A's Batting Efforts
Wicket Taking
India A's Bowling Success
Prasidh Krishna (3/35), Mohammed Siraj (2/61), and Akash Deep (2/28) collectively took seven wickets, exploiting seamer-friendly conditions.
South Africa A's Batting Efforts
Marques Ackerman scored a significant 134 runs, anchoring the innings and forming an 86-run partnership with Prenelan Subrayen (20).
Early Pressure vs. Resilience
India A's Bowling Success
India A's fast bowlers applied early pressure, taking quick wickets including dismissing the South Africa A captain for a duck.
South Africa A's Batting Efforts
Despite early collapses, Marques Ackerman displayed a counterattacking century, weathering the storm and guiding South Africa A past 200.
Batting Performances
India A's Bowling Success
Several India A batsmen, including Abhimanyu Easwaran (second consecutive duck) and B Sai Sudharsan (23), struggled in the second innings.
South Africa A's Batting Efforts
South Africa A's batting order, apart from Ackerman, struggled to build substantial partnerships, leading to their dismissal for 221.
- Match
- India A vs. South Africa A, 2nd Unofficial Test
- Venue
- BCCI's Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru
- India A 1st Innings
- 255 all out
- South Africa A 1st Innings
- 221 all out (47.3 overs)
- Marques Ackerman's Score
- 134
- India A 2nd Innings (Stumps Day 2)
- 78 for 3 (24 overs)
- India A Lead
- 112 runs
- Key Bowlers (India A)
- Prasidh Krishna (3/35), Mohammed Siraj (2 wickets), Akash Deep (2 wickets)
Sources
India A vs South Africa A: Dhruv Jurel presses case as specialist batsman with a measured hundred
Dhruv Jurel Rescues India A With Brilliant Century Against South Africa A
Dhruv Jurel Carries India-A To 255 After Batting Collapse With Majestic Ton; KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant Fail
India A Vs South Africa A Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test Day 2: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Bengaluru
Pacers put India A in driver's seat vs SA A
Pacers Siraj, Akash, Prasidh excel as India A in command against SA A despite Ackerman’s ton
Pacers help India A seize control over South Africa A on day 2 of second red-ball game
India A vs South Africa A: Seamers shine but Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan fail to impress ahead of Kolkata Test
