Sensational chase! South Africa A looking for 417 runs to draw level with India A in the unofficial Test series

In one of the most dramatic finales between India A And South Africa AThe visitors stunned the hosts by chasing a mammoth target of 417 runs to win the second unofficial Test at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and level the series 1-1. The four-day competition, played from 6–9 November, saw exceptional batting, tactical bowling changes and entertaining match flow, culminating in one of the greatest run-chases ever seen in unofficial Test history.

Marques Ackerman played the captaincy innings in the second innings.

marques ackermanThe South Africa A captain steadied the visiting team’s fortunes by scoring 134 runs in the first innings and rescued his side from 12/3 after India A’s fast bowlers. sky lamp And Prasidh KrishnaSliced ​​through the top order. Ackerman’s century was a mix of poise and power, hitting 14 fours and 3 sixes in just 99 balls as they rebuilt the innings in partnership Jordan Harman And Prenelan Subrayen,

Ackerman’s penchant for counter-attacking was highlighted in his pace between 50 and 100, which dominated the spinners on the sluggish Bengaluru pitch. He played a quickfire 24 runs in the second innings and helped his team chase the target at a crucial stage. Mohammad SirajAckerman’s total of 158 runs in the match demonstrated his class and earned him the Player of the Match award.

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South Africa A achieved historic target of 417 runs in the series against India A

The story of the match changed several times. India A batted first and scored 255 runs. Dhruv JurelSouth Africa A made 221 in reply, largely driven by Ackerman’s aggressive century. In the second innings, India A declared at 382/7, with Jurel adding 127 more. Harsh Dubey Contributing 84, the Proteas reserves were set a challenging task of 417 in the fourth innings.

What followed was a masterclass in chase management. opener Jordan Harman (91) and Lesego Senokwane (77) gave a solid start by making a partnership of 156 runs, blunting the new bowlers of India. Zubair Hamza (77) And Temba Bavuma (59) Maintained pace in the middle overs and used calm shot selection -Kuldeep Yadav And Harsh Dubeysaw the last task Connor Esterhuizen (52 out of 54*) and tian van vuuren (20* off 23) completed the job in style, with Esterhuizen bringing up his half-century with several fours as South Africa A chased down the target with five wickets in hand in just 98 overs at a brisk pace of 4.25.

Jurel’s brilliant batting throughout the series (259 runs) earned him Player of the Series honors for India A, but all attention focused on South Africa A’s historic run-chase and Ackerman’s inspirational leadership. The win not only leveled the series, but also underlined the depth and composure of South Africa’s next generation of talent, promising exciting contests ahead as these teams continue their development on the international stage.

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