Vipraj Nigam, Suryansh Shedge save India A from a whitewash against Australia A

In a crucial One Day International (ODI) match at Puducherry, India 'A' narrowly escaped a whitewash against Australia 'A' with an impressive 49-run victory. The game proved to be a vital moment for the country's young all-rounders, Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam, who stepped up to save the team's batting unit and contributed significantly to the victory.

Shedge, who replaced the injured Hardik Pandya at the last minute, showcased his all-round prowess by scoring an essential 66 runs off just 60 balls. His performance helped India 'A' recover from a precarious 159-6 total to a competitive 275 all out in 47.3 overs. Nigam, who also took part in the bowling department, finished with an impressive return of 1-47, trapping the dangerous Aussie right-handed opener Josh Phillipe for 56 runs.

The partnership between Shedge and Nigam, totaling 85 runs, proved to be a game-changer for India 'A'. They recognized the need to stay at the crease for as long as possible due to a wicket that was unlikely to improve later in the day. Nigam commented, "Our plan was to spend as much time at the crease as possible, because there wasn’t much batting left below us."

Australia 'A' managed to reach 226 all out in 46.2 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya contributing 49 and 49 runs respectively. However, their efforts were not enough to challenge the resilient India 'A' unit.