It’s advantage India A as Gambhir, Pujara strike tons
11 Oct 2013 7:25 AM IST
Out-of-favour opener Gautam Gambhir cracked his first century in more than two years as India A came up with a solid batting display to take firm control of the third unofficial ‘Test’ against the West Indies A on Thursday.
Day two saw host batsmen dominating throughout as out-of-form skipper Cheteshwar Pujara’s also hit a brilliant ton to remain unbeaten on 139 when the stumps were drawn. Giving him company at the other end was Abhishek Nayar on 10.
India A were leading by 66 runs in their first innings with as many as seven wickets remaining at the KSCA Stadium. Despite a poor start as they lost overnight opener V A Jagadeesh (16) early after resuming at 10 for one, India A went on to score 324 runs during the day. Seeking to make a comeback to the national team, Gambhir, who was woefully out of form for a long time, notched up 123 off 236 balls with the help of 11 boundaries. Gambhir stroked his way to his 35th first-class century.
Day two saw host batsmen dominating throughout as out-of-form skipper Cheteshwar Pujara’s also hit a brilliant ton to remain unbeaten on 139 when the stumps were drawn. Giving him company at the other end was Abhishek Nayar on 10.
India A were leading by 66 runs in their first innings with as many as seven wickets remaining at the KSCA Stadium. Despite a poor start as they lost overnight opener V A Jagadeesh (16) early after resuming at 10 for one, India A went on to score 324 runs during the day. Seeking to make a comeback to the national team, Gambhir, who was woefully out of form for a long time, notched up 123 off 236 balls with the help of 11 boundaries. Gambhir stroked his way to his 35th first-class century.
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