'Communication with selectors was clear': Sai Sudharsan embraces opener role as India A set Australia A 363 target
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
India A has established a competitive position in their unofficial Test against Australia A by setting a 363-run target after Day 3. Opener Sai Sudharsan demonstrated his adaptability to the opening position with consistent performances, contributing 57 in the first innings followed by 39 runs in the second. The Australian team faces a challenging chase on a deteriorating pitch characterized by uneven bounce and significant turn, currently positioned at 55-2 at stumps.
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'Communication with selectors was clear': Sai Sudharsan embraces opener role as India A set Australia A 363 target
Sai Sudharsan, playing as an opener, followed up his first-innings 57 with a 39 on Thursday as India ‘A’ set Australia ‘A’ a target of 363 to win the first unofficial Test here on Thursday. At stumps on Day 3, Australia ‘A’ were 55-2 on a pitch where the ball is turning and keeping low.
