Xtra Time Web Desk: India A captain Ajinkya Rahane struck a brilliant hundred while Cheteshwar Pujara scored a half century as the visitors had a decent outing on Day 1 of the first three day practice game against Australia A at Drummoyne Oval on Sunday. India A posted 237/8 at stumps on Day 1.
However both openers Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw had a worst outing as they did not trouble the scorers. India A were reeling at three for 40 when Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane joined forces.
The duo bailed the visiting side out of trouble with a 76-run fourth-wicket stand. Pujara was eventually dismissed for a 140-ball 54. That did not deter Rahane, who in the company of the lower-middle order, went on to complete his century off 203 deliveries. He hit 15 fours and a six during his innnigs.
Rahane’s unbeaten 108 took India to 237/8 at stumps on day one.