3rd Test, Day 3. S Africa A 196/1 in the 2nd innings at stumps to defeat India

Bloemfontein, Dec 8 : Putting on a solid show with the bat, South Africa A ended Day 3 of the third four-day game at 196/1 in their second innings against India A, here on Wednesday.Sarel Erwee remained unbeaten on 85 while Zubayr Hamza scored 78 not out before the close of play while Navdeep Saini scalped a wicket for India A.

Earlier, India A, who resumed the days play at the overnight score of 229/6, added 47 runs more to their total.Ishan Kishan missed out on a hundred but played a vital part, helping India A secure the first-innings lead.

While Ishan got out on 91, Saini scored a quickfire 27 off 22 balls, hitting 5 fours and a six.After securing an eight-run lead, Saini gave India A their maiden breakthrough of the day with the ball, dismissing Pieter Malan.However, Erwee and Hamza stayed put and added 153 runs together.

Brief scores: South Africa A 268 all out and 196/1 (Sarel Erwee 85 not out, Zubayr Hamza 78 not out; Navdeep Saini 1/49) lead India A 276 all out (Ishan Kishan 91, Hanuma Vihari 63; Lutho Sipamla 5/99) by 188 runs.Sarel Erwee remained unbeaten at 85, while Zubayr Hamza scored 78 runs before the end of play.

Navdeep Saini took a wicket for India ABloemfontein (Dec 8), South Africa A finished Day 3 at 196/1 against India A in their second innings here on Wednesday.#Africa #stumps #India # Navdeep.