India A are trailing by 204 runs against Australia A after hosts took lead by 266 runs on Day Three of 2nd unofficial Test in Brisbane.
A hard-fought 79 not out from Hardik Pandya, who along with Varun Aaron remained unbeaten at the crease, was the highlight for India A, on a day dominated by Australia A's quickies.
With the score reading 59 for 4 at stumps on Day Three, Australia A needed 100 to win the Test.
Australia A need 100 runs to win against India A as they meet on Day 4 at the Allan Border Oval in Brisbane.
India A bundled out for 156, losing 8 wickets in a hurry on Day Three
Indian pacer Shardul Thakur annoyed the Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft by throwing the pink cherry at him.
India A bowlers dominated the second sessions play on day two to restrict the hosts to 228
Resuming from 25 for 0, Australia A reached 117 for 2 thanks to some good batting from Joe Burns and captain Peter Handscomb
Despite getting off to a steady start and having ten wickets intact at Lunch, a 6 for 32 collapse saw India A crumble after tea.
India A captain Naman Ojha won the toss and elected to bat first. The wicket, it looks like contains a bit of grass.