India A steady on Day 2 of Unofficial Test vs Australia A at Ekana Stadium

Jagadeesan and Abhimanyu Easwaran laid a solid foundation in ideal batting conditions, keeping the scoreboard ticking with positive intent.

After Australia A declared on 532 for 6 following a blistering 109 from Sam Konstas on Day 1, India A began their innings confidently. Jagadeesan drove the first ball through mid-off for a boundary and reached fifty with a powerful sweep off Corey Rocchiccioli. Easwaran matched his partner’s composure, surviving a close run-out call and driving Bartlett through cover for consecutive boundaries.

By lunch, the pair had put together an unbroken 3-run start; the session kicked off with Jagadeesan’s on-drive boundary and continued with smart running between wickets. Todd Murphy and Xavier Bartlett tested the openers with probing spells, but the flat nature of the Lucknow pitch offered minimal assistance. In the second session, Jagadeesan launched Rocchiccioli towards mid-wicket for six, while Easwaran’s authoritative cover drives punctuated the rhythm of the partnership.

India A reached 32 without loss in eight overs before lunch, and by 17 overs they had advanced to 67 without loss, highlighted by Jagadeesan’s first six of the innings. With the duo eyeing a substantial partnership, India A now needs another 456 runs to avoid the follow-on.

Weather conditions remained favourable throughout Day 2, dashing earlier rain fears. As play progresses, India A will look to build on this solid start, frustrate the Australian attack, and shift the momentum back in their favour. Fans can follow live updates on Sportstar’s digital platforms throughout the rest of the unofficial Test.