Devdutt Padikkal scores 59 as India A set Australia A 363-run target

Devdutt Padikkal scored 59 as India A were bowled out for 199 in their second innings on day three of the four-day match in Puducherry. The hosts set Australia A a target of 363 runs after taking a 163-run first-innings lead.

Kumar Kushagra remained unbeaten on 46 while Sai Sudharsan made 39. Todd Murphy took four for 48 for Australia A, who reached 55 for two at stumps and still need 308 runs to win with a full day remaining.

Padikkal has now recorded four 50-plus scores in as many first-class matches since taking over the India A captaincy.