Shams Mulani spins India ‘A’ into 163-run lead against Australia ‘A’
Shams Mulani made a striking impact by taking four wickets in a dominant performance against Australia ‘A’, backed by a solid 113 runs from Kumar Kushagra. India ‘A’ has opened up a significant first-innings lead of 163 runs. As Australia ‘A’ faces challenges from the potent Indian bowling lineup, there are discussions within the team management about possibly enforcing the follow-on.
In a remarkable display at the CAP-Siechem Stadium in Puducherry, Shams Mulani, an Indian left-arm finger spinner, spun India ‘A’ into a commanding 163-run lead against Australia ‘A’ on Wednesday. The Mumbai bowler's impressive feat came after Kumar Kushagra's blistering knock of 113 runs off just 240 balls. With the pitch holding promise for bowlers, India ‘A’ now have the option of enforcing a follow-on, with 150 runs being the threshold in four-day matches.
However, the team management kept the Australians guessing about their decision until the third day morning.
Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, India’s top left-arm finger spinners in Test cricket, faced a tough challenge in front of Mulani. The Mumbai bowler's four-wicket haul was instrumental in India’s dominant start, with Jasprit Bumrah and Manu Saikia also contributing with the ball. Left-hander Campbell Kellaway fell to Anshul Kamboj, while Praful Hinge accounted for Nathan McSweeney, who was trapped LBW by Mulani's deceptive arm ball.
Mulani outfoxed Australia’s captain Peter Handscomb with his variations in pace and tempo, consistently making Australian batters doubt their strokes. He dismantled right-hander Liam Scott and the dangerous Jason Sangha, leaving them struggling with his wily deliveries. Brief scores indicated that India ‘A’ finished at 334 all out, while Australia ‘A’ were 171 all out. Mulani's outstanding performance underlined his growing stature as a formidable left-arm spinner in the world of cricket.
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