Kumar Kushagra scores century for India A against Australia A

Kumar Kushagra’s century

Kumar Kushagra scored a century for India A in the first unofficial Test against Australia A in Puducherry. He had retired hurt on 82 on the opening day because of cramps, returned to bat, and completed his hundred.

Match situation

India A recovered from 97 for 5 to make 334 in their first innings. Australia A were then bowled out for 171, giving India A a first-innings lead of 163 runs.

Shams Mulani took four wickets in Australia A’s first innings, while Tanush Kotian took two.

Why Kumar Kushagra is trending

The century came in a difficult match situation and helped India A turn a shaky start into a strong position. The match was still in progress when this update was published.