Indo-Asian News Service
Krishnagiri (Kerala), August 24: On a high after managing a memorable draw in the first match, India A will aim to put up an even better performance and win against South Africa A in their second and final four-day match here at the Krishnagiri Cricket Stadium, Tuesday.
Right-hand batsman Karun Nair struck an impressive century (114 n o) alongside Vijay Shankar’s unbeaten 74 to help the hosts to a draw against South Africa A Friday in the first four-day match.
But India A will miss in-form batsman Nair for their second match as he was called in by the senior Indian team as a replacement for injured batsman Murali Vijay for the third Test against hosts Sri Lanka.
With Nair unavailable, experienced Abhinav Mukund, skipper Ambati Rayudu, young Shreyas Iyer and Shankar will hold the key in the batting department.
Bowlers Ishwar Pandey, Axar Patel, Karn Sharma and Abhimanyu Mithun, thought to be the stronger attack, were unimpressive in the first innings of the first match. The first game should be a learning experience for the bowlers who will look to bounce back with a much improved performance.