India A all-rounder Abhishek Nayar on Friday expressed hope that they will be able to score a series-levelling win against the West Indies A on Saturday even as the wicket was not helpful for the bowlers.
Cheteshwar Pujara cracked his third triple ton in first-class cricket as India A rode on his brilliance to force West Indies A stare at an embarrassing defeat in the third unofficial 'Test' in Hubli on Friday.
India A skipper Cheteshwar Pujara cracked his second triple hundred in first-class cricket as India A rode on his brilliance to gain control of the third unofficial Test against West Indies A by taking a substantial 296-run first innings lead.
Saurashtrian run-machine Cheteshwar Pujara cracked an unbeaten 199 as India A rode on their captain's brilliance to gain control of the third unofficial Test against West Indies A by taking a substantial 154-run first innings lead.
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.
Out-of-favour opener Gautam Gambhir roared back to form with a fluent half-century as India A reached 115 for one against the West Indies A, still trailing by 153 runs in their first innings on Day 2 of the third unofficial Test, here today.
India A all-rounder Dhawal Kulkarni, who finished with figures of three for 60 on the first day of the third unofficial Test against the West Indies A, said that he was disappointed not to finish with a five-for.
On a day of fluctuating fortunes, West Indies A batted brilliantly in first two sessions before India A bowlers fought back strongly in the last session of the first day's play to share the honours in the third unofficial 'Test' at KSCA Stadium at Hubli on Wednesday.
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday conceded that comeback-man Yuvraj Singh will be under some pressure during the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia but said the team would insulate him from any "undue" stress by keeping things "normal" in the dressing room.
India A bowlers managed just one wicket in the post-lunch session as West Indies A reached 175 for three in their first innings at tea on the first day of the third unofficial Test on Wednesday.