Australia were 327 for 5 at stumps on the opening day of their three day warm up game against India A in Mumbai today. Hardik Pandya led India A won the toss but elected to field. Captain Steven Smith and S.Marsh dominated the Australian first innings with their tons. While Smith compiled his 30th first class century in his score of 107, Marsh hit 104. Later, both retired out. For the home team, Delhi's Navdeep Saini was the most impressive bowler claiming 2 for 27. Skipper Pandya got one wicket giving away 64 runs.India take on visiting Australia in the upcoming four test series with the first Test starting next Thursday in Pune. India have named the same squad for the first Two tests against Australia which was picked up to play against Bangladesh in the one-off Test in Hyderabad. India had thrashed Bangladesh in this Test by 208 runs.
News On AIR | February 17, 2017 10:22 PM
Australia 327/5 at stumps against India A