September 20, 2015 8:11 PM

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India A defeat Bangladesh A by 75 runs in 3rd ODI to clinch series 2-1

Suresh Raina's strokefull century helped India A outplay Bangladesh A by 75 runs via Duckworth/Lewis method in the third unofficial rain-hit ODI and clinch the series 2-1in Bangaluru today.Electing to bat, the Unmukt Chand-led side rode on Raina's 104-run knock to post 297 for six in 50 overs. The bowlers then restricted the visitors for 141 for six in 32 overs when rain halted play for the second and final time. The first rain interruption saw the chasing target being revised to 290 runs in 46 overs, while the second and final rain halt saw a revision of 217 runs in 32 overs. It was the batting that did the trick for India A as Unmukt (41) stitched a 82-run second-wicket partnership with wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson (90) to give the team a solid start after losing opener Mayank Agarwal (4) early. Raina, rose to the occasion with his 94-ball knock, laced with 9 fours and a six. The left-hander's 116-run third-wicket partnership with Samson also stood out. In reply, the Mominul Haque-led side were never in the chase, as they lost regular wickets.

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