A back-to-back century from batter Dhruv Jurel helped India set up South Africa A a massive 417 runs to win, ending the day three of the second unofficial Test at Bengaluru on a high.

SA A was 25/0 at the day’s end, with Jordan Hermann (15*) and Lesego Senokwane (9*) unbeaten.

India A started the day three at 78/3 with a lead of 112 runs, after bundling out South Africa for 221 in response to their first innings score of 255 after being put to bat first. KL Rahul (27) was removed early. Skipper Rishabh Pant sustained a few body blows and was retired hurt at 17, with India’s score at 108 runs at the loss of four wickets. Kuldeep Yadav (16), the nightwatchman’s dismissal marked India’s fifth loss at 116 runs.

Jurel walked onto the crease and made an immediate impact with his fearless stro

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