Gurnoor Brar's Sensational Performance
Left-arm spinner Gurnoor Brar starred with a match-haul of 10 wickets, including a five-wicket innings, as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by an innings and 97 runs in the second unofficial Test at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. The win gave India A an unassailable 2-0 lead in the two-match series.
Match Summary
After bowling out Sri Lanka A for 182 in their first innings, India A responded with a massive 422 for 6 declared, powered by centuries from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (128) and captain Shubman Gill (112). Brar then ran through the Sri Lankan batting lineup in the second innings, finishing with 5 for 48 to dismiss them for 142. India A won by an innings and 97 runs.
Brar's Dominance
Brar, who had taken 5 for 34 in the first innings, ended with match figures of 10 for 82. His consistent line and length troubled the Sri Lankan batsmen, who had no answer to his spin. "It was a good performance by the team. The pitch was assisting spin, and I just tried to bowl in the right areas," Brar said after the match.
Centuries for Jaiswal and Gill
Earlier, Jaiswal and Gill shared a 201-run partnership for the second wicket, laying the foundation for India A's commanding total. Jaiswal's innings included 15 fours and 2 sixes, while Gill struck 14 boundaries and a six. The declaration came after Gill's dismissal, setting Sri Lanka A a target of 240 to make India A bat again, but Brar's spell ensured an early finish.
Series Sweep
With this win, India A completed a clean sweep of the unofficial Test series, having won the first match by 10 wickets. The team's performance highlighted the depth of talent in Indian cricket, with young players stepping up in the absence of senior stars.
