The primary unofficial Check between India A and South Africa A is underway in Bengaluru, marking Rishabh Pant’s return to aggressive cricket after his damage throughout the fourth Check in England. Nonetheless, Pant struggled within the first innings, scoring simply 17 runs off 20 balls.
South Africa A, batting first, posted a complete of 309, with Jordan Hermann (71), Zubair Hamza (66), and Rubin Hermann (54) all registering half-centuries. Tanush Kotian was the standout bowler for India, claiming the highest three wickets.
In response, India managed 234 of their first innings. Whereas Pant’s comeback (17 runs off 20 balls) innings fell in need of expectations, Ayush Mhatre impressed with a 65-run knock off 76 balls, that includes 10 boundaries.
Ayush Badoni additionally contributed a significant 38 runs. By the shut of play, South Africa A had begun their second innings at 34 with out loss, holding a 105-run lead.
Different Indian batters struggled as nicely, with Rajat Patidar scoring 19 and Devdutt Padikkal managing solely 6. Pant, Patidar, and Padikkal have been unable to capitalize on the chance, as 28-year-old South African bowler Okhule Sele accounted for Pant’s dismissal.
Day 2 Stumps: South Africa A take a 105-run lead over India A
South Africa A 1st Innings: 309 all out
India A 1st Innings: 234 all out (58 overs)
South Africa A 2nd Innings: 30/0 (12 overs)
South Africa A entered the second innings with a wholesome lead of 105 runs, holding each wickets intact at stumps on Day 2.
How Rishabh Pant received injured?
Rishabh Pant suffered a fractured toe after being struck on his proper foot throughout the fourth Check towards England in Manchester in July 2025.
The damage occurred on Day 1 whereas he tried a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes, with the ball deflecting onto his foot. Pant was in seen ache and required instant medical consideration, being taken off the sector in a medical cart on account of swelling and bleeding. Scans later confirmed a metatarsal fracture, ruling him out of the ultimate take a look at.
Exhibiting outstanding braveness, Pant returned to bat on Day 2 to attain a decided half-century earlier than starting a three-month restoration.