It was a day of fluctuating fortunes and individual brilliance as wrested back control late on Day 2, ending stumps with a over in the unofficial Test. After being bowled out for 255 in the first innings, the visitors clawed back through a spirited bowling effort and a steady second-innings start, leaving the match delicately poised heading into Day 3.

India A’s Wobbly Start Saved by Jurel’s Heroics

Resuming from an overnight struggle, India A’s innings was rescued almost single-handedly by , whose mature, unbeaten anchored an otherwise fragile batting performance. The wicketkeeper-batter displayed a fine blend of patience and counterattack, keeping a disciplined South African pace attack at bay.

While wickets kept tumbling around him – India A slipped from 86 for 5 to 126 for 7, Jurel

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