Harris, bowlers put Australia A in command as India A implode once again

Australia A Take Command with Gritty Performance

Harris' Half-Century Lays Platform for Hosts

Australia A's Marcus Harris provided a solid foundation with a gritty 74, as the team took a vital 62-run lead against India A on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test at the MCG. Prasidh Krishna's four-wicket haul sparked a mini collapse, but a vital stand between Corey Rocchiccioli and Nathan McAndrew gave Australia A the upper hand.

Key Players:

• Marcus Harris (Australia A): 74
• Prasidh Krishna (India A): 4-50
• Corey Rocchiccioli (Australia A): 35*

India A's Batting Falters Again

Top-Order Collapse Forces Visitors to Regroup

Despite a cautious start, India A's top-order collapsed, with Beau Webster taking two wickets in his first two overs. Nathan McAndrew returned to send skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul packing, leaving India A struggling at 73 for 5, with Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Reddy batting on 19 and 9, respectively.

Current Score:

• India A: 73/5 (Dhruv Jurel 19*; Beau Webster 2-14, Nathan Mcandrew 2-22)
• Australia A: 223 (Marcus Harris 74, Corey Rocchiccioli 35; Prasidh Krishna 4-50, Mukesh Kumar 3-41)

Series Progress: India A Lead by 11 Runs