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Bist Slams Crucial 86, Shafali Hits 52 As India A Extend Lead To 254 Runs Against Australia A
Allan Border Field: Raghvi Bist slammed a crucial 86 while Shafali Verma hit a brisk 52 as India A extended their led to 254 runs over Australia A at stumps on day three of the four-day game at the Allan Border Field on Saturday.
India A finished the day at 260/8 in 73 overs, with Joshitha VJ (9 not out) and Titas Sadhu (2 not out) at the crease. Earlier, Australia A were dismissed for 305 in 76.2 overs, thanks largely to seam-bowling all-rounder Sianna Ginger’s fighting knock of 103 getting them just past 300.
With a day’s play remaining in the game, India A hold the upper hand over Australia A, though the possibility of a draw looms large. Resuming on 24 not out with Australia A at 158/5, Sianna combined with Nicole Faltum (54) in a 102-run stand that steadied the hosts’ innings.
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