Delhi: The hosts performed brilliantly on the first day of the first informal Test match being played between Australia A and India A. By the end of the day’s play, Australia A scored 337 runs at the loss of five wickets.

Great start of Constas and Kelaway

Openers Sam Constas and Campbell Kelave gave a strong start to the team by making a great partnership. Both forced Indian bowlers to struggle by adding 198 runs for the first wicket. The 19 -year -old Constas scored 109 off 144 balls, scoring a brilliant century. In this innings, 10 fours and 3 sixes came out of his bat. He was bowled by Harsh Dubey, but by then Australia A had got a great start. His partner Kelave also scored 88 runs off 97 balls with the help of 10 fours and 2 sixes. Gurnur Brar gave him relief to India A by catching him at the hands of Tanush Kotian.

Harsha Dubey’s great bowling

Harsh Dubey was the most successful bowler for India A. Dubey, who has been recognized by his performance in the Ranji Trophy, took 3 important wickets for 88 runs in 21 overs. He not only dismissed Captain Nathan Makswini (1), but also walked the century and later Cooper Conlie. Fast bowler Khalil Ahmed also contributed to the Oliver Pick and gave India A another success.

Conlie and Scott again handled the innings

The expectations of the return of Indian bowlers were shocked by Cooper Conlie and Lion Scott. Both of them handled the team by making an important partnership of 109 runs for the fifth wicket. Kanley scored 70 runs off 84 balls with the help of 12 fours and a six. He was also caught by Harsh Dubey at the hands of Devdutt Padikkal. At the same time, Lion Scott remained unbeaten after scoring 47 runs and Josh Philip is standing at the crease by scoring 3 runs.