Bengaluru: After three days of fluctuating fortunes, the engrossing opening battle between India A and South Africa A continued to lie in the balance as bowlers from both sides called the shots with spirited displays here on Saturday.

First, it was India A’s Tanush Kotian (4/26) and Anshul Kamboj (3/39) who stole the show, their street-smart performances coupled with reckless batting from South Africa A resulting in the visitors being bowled out for 199 in 48.1 overs at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.

The stunning collapse from South Africa A following a promising start on a fairly good batting pitch set India A a target of 275, but Proteas opening pacers Tshepo Moraki (2/12) and Okuhle Cele (1/40) bent their backs in admirable fashion on a scorching day to have the hosts in all sorts of tr

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