Bhute-Hinge stand stonewalls Australia-A’s bid to level series
India-A secured a draw against Australia-A in the second unofficial Test match after a resilient final-wicket partnership between Nachiket Bhute and Praful Hinge. This result ensured a 1-0 series victory for India-A despite a strong bowling performance from Australia's Liam Scott.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of international developmental cricket and the importance of lower-order batting resilience.
On a day when Yash Rathod (80, 138b, 8x4) put a lean run behind him and Tushar Deshpande (52, 119b, 4x4, 1x6) reminded of his batting credentials, it was Nachiket Bhute and Praful Hinge who emerged the unlikely heroes and secured a draw for India-A against Australia-A in the second unofficial ‘Test’ at the Siechem Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Australia-A had resigned itself to fate because of Rathod and Shams Mulani (29, 131b, 2x4), who put up 85 for the eighth wicket, a partnership that lasted 36 overs, including 16 against a second new ball.
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