Day 1 recap
India A finished the opening day on 333/4 in 86 overs, with Sai Sudharsan producing a superb century to lay the foundation for a dominant total. After the top order did their job, captain Dhruv Jurel (57)* and Shaik Rasheed (48)* frustrated the hosts with an unbeaten 98-run partnership, ensuring that India A ended the day in firm control.
For Sri Lanka A, left-armer Dilum Sudeera made the first breakthrough by dismissing opener Ayush Pandey (25), but the hosts struggled to make further inroads as India’s middle order struggled with discipline and composure.
Outlook for Day 2
India A will look to capitalize on their strong position by extending the Jurel-Rasheed partnership past the 100-run mark in the morning session. With plenty of batting yet to come, the visitors will be eyeing a first innings total in excess of 500 before launching their bowling attack.
Sri Lanka A, meanwhile, are in desperate need of early wickets to prevent India A from putting together an imposing total. The first hour with a relatively newer ball could prove crucial if the hosts are to claw their way back into the contest.
Pitch report
The Galle International Stadium surface is expected to remain batting friendly during the opening day 2, offering good pace and carry. However, as the match progresses and the footprints become more pronounced, the pitch is likely to help players with increased spin and variable bounce, making hitting progressively more challenging later in the game.
Sri Lanka A (Playing XI)
Pawantha Weerasinghe, Niroshan Dickwella(f), Nuwanidu Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige(c), Ravindu Fernando, Anjala Bandara, Kavindu Pathiratne, Dulaj Samuditha, Chamika Gunasekara, Dilum Sudeera
India A (Playing XI)
Sai Sudharsan, Ayush Pandey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhruv Jurel(w/c), Shaik Rasheed, Harsh Dubey, Saransh Jain, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Auqib Nabi Dar
