Jagadeesan’s 50 powers India A’s response

Narayan Jagadeesan’s half-century helped India A reach 116 for one in reply to Australia A’s 532 for six declared as rain forced early stumps on the second day of the first unofficial Test here on Tuesday.

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Jagadeesan was unbeaten on 50 off 95 balls, with five fours anda six, while B Sai Sudharsan was 20 not out at the other end as India A trailed by 416 runs in the first innings.

‘The two had steadied the ship after India A lost Abhimanyu Easwaran following a big opening stand of 88 runs with Jagadeesan.

Easwaran, who scored a fluent 44 off 58 balls with six hits to the fence, was bowled by Liam Scott in the 22nd over.