India A beat Bangladesh A to clinch lone Test match

The visitors heaved a huge sigh of relief when Saqlain Sajib (1-121) trapped Dhawan LBW just after reaching 150 runs but Nair and Shankar ensured that the Bangladeshi bowlers have a hard time at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

This is a good start for Bangladesh A, Mominul Haque and Liton Das are looking solid. There is a tall ask ahead of Bangladesh A batsmen and they need to play with intent.

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times)Senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan proved his form and fitness in style before the South African series as he led India A’s strong reply against Bangladesh A with an unbeaten century on Day 1 of the only unofficial cricket Test here on Sunday. The last day of the match promises to be enticing as hosts will be looking to scalp the remaining eight wickets.

Earlier, starting on their overnight score of 161 for one in response to the visitors’ effort of 228, the home side not only saw a crushing knock from Dhawan but also fine fifties from Karun Nair (71) and Vijay Shankar (86). Earlier, India A had declared with a lead of 183 runs as soon as Vijay Shankar was dismissed for a 110-ball 86. The like of Varun Aaron, Ishwar pandey and Jayand Yadav have really been impressive, so it would be no surprise if Bangladesh A get bundles up before posting these 42 runs. OUT!

Now on final day Bangladesh A will be looking to survive after losing both the openers- Anamul Haque and Soumya Sarkar. The wicket of the latter brings in Nasir Hossain on crease, it is important for him to build a partnership with skipper Mominul Haque in order to ensure a draw in the game. The weather will play important part as it rained on day two of the match.