SA A vs IND A: South Africa beat India by 235 runs in first Test

In the first unofficial Test match of the two-match series played in Pretoria, South Africa A has achieved a 1-0 lead in the series by defeating India A by 235 runs. South African opener Stephen Cook, who scored a magnificent century in the match, was declared the Man of the Match. The match was held by the host team on the fourth day.

On the fourth day of the Test match, South Africa needed 4 wickets to win. The Indian team started playing next to their third day’s score of 192/6. Nadeem (24) and Shankar (0) were present on the crease. At this time India A needed 255 runs to win. But South African bowlers offered India A to a score of 211 while presenting their dangerous bowling figures.

Jr. Della introduces superb bowling, taking 5 wickets. Apart from them, Feluquoo got 2 and Von Berg got 1 wicket. Bawne (46) scored the most runs from India. Ishaan Kishan (39), Shahbaz Nadeem (28), captain Karun Nair (30) played good innings.

Earlier, the first innings of the Indian team was reduced to a score of 120. South Africa scored a score of 346 in the first innings and 220/5 in the second innings.

South Africa A 346 (Cook 120, Miller 78, Siraj 4-61, Nadeem 4-117) and 220 for 5 dec (Markram 79, Second 74, Saini 3-20) beat India A 120 (Hendricks 3-23, Piedt 3-32) and 211 (Bawne 46, Dala 5-36) by 235 runs

score
South Africa A: 346/10, 220/5 innings declared
India A: 120/10, 211/10