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IND A vs AUS A: Sam Konstas, Beau Webster guide Australia A to 6-wicket win over India A in 2nd unofficial Test
Australia A defeated India A by six wickets, securing a 2-0 series victory.
Updated : Nov 09, 2024, 04:11 PM IST
 "IND A vs AUS A: Sam Konstas, Beau Webster guide Australia A to 6-wicket win over India A in 2nd unofficial Test")
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Young opener Sam Konstas played a crucial role in Australia A's six-wicket victory over India A in the second unofficial Test at the MCG, securing a 2-0 series win. The 19-year-old displayed exceptional skill and composure with an unbeaten 73-run knock, guiding Australia A to victory in a challenging fourth-innings chase.
Australia A faced early setbacks, with Prasidh Krishna dismissing Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft for ducks in consecutive balls in the first over. Despite Nathan McSweeney and Ollie Davies falling cheaply, Australia A found themselves at 73 for 4, facing a difficult situation.
Batting at No. 4, Konstas took on the responsibility of stabilizing the innings and formed a match-winning 96-run partnership with Beau Webster, who contributed a steady 46 not out. Konstas' innings showcased maturity beyond his years as he absorbed early pressure, defended solidly, and accelerated when needed to secure the win.
India A had standout performances from Dhruv Jurel and Prasidh Krishna, who both made valuable contributions with the bat. Support from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Tanush Kotian helped India A extend their lead after a middle-order collapse threatened to derail their innings.
Despite Prasidh's early breakthroughs in the final innings and a controlled spell from Mukesh Kumar, Konstas' disciplined approach dashed India A's hopes. He skillfully maneuvered the ball, punished loose deliveries, and confidently took on the Indian bowlers to lead Australia A to victory.
In the recent match between India A and Australia A, standout performances by Prasidh Krishna and Dhruv Jurel have caught the attention of selectors, as they displayed skills that could potentially strengthen India's Test squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On the other hand, Australia A faced a mixed bag of results. While Konstas and Webster shone as heroes, the struggles of seasoned players like Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, who have only managed 29 runs in eight first-class innings this season, may lead to some concerns as they prepare for the first Test. It will be interesting to see how both teams address these challenges moving forward.
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