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IND-A vs AUS-A Day 3 Highlights: McSweeney's Fightback In 225-Run Chase Puts India-A In Danger

Akshita Patel

Australia A overpower India A on Day 3 of first four-day game at Mackay (@gujarat_titans/X.com)Australia A overpower India A on Day 3 of first four-day game at Mackay (@gujarat_titans/X.com)

Australia A are close to victory with just 86 runs needed at the end of Day 3 of the Mackay four-day game against India A. India added 100 odd runs to their overnight total to set up a 225-run chase for the hosts. Meanwhile, Australia A had a shaky start due to back-to-back wickets of the top order. However, McSweeney and Webster pulled off a remarkable rescue effort to finish at 139/3 by the end of Day 3. 

Here's the timeline of how IND A vs AUS A Day 3 panned out in Mackay:

IND-A vs AUS-A Day 3 Highlights: Sai Sudharsan's ton soars India's lead 

Sai Sudharsan added four runs to his overnight score to complete his first century on Australian soil off 192 balls. However, Todd Murphy had his breakthrough in the 72nd over. Devdutt Padikkal, meanwhile, couldn't get a hundred as he was dismissed on 88 by Murphy's length ball that stayed low, resulting in a plumb LBW dismissal. Besides Nitish Reddy's 32 off 58 balls, the rest of the batting order collapsed to the new ball. Fergus O'Neill bagged four wickets, with Murphy accounting for 3 dismissals as Australia-A bowled out India-A on 312 in an extended first session of Day 3 to set up a 225-run target for themselves. 

IND-A vs AUS-A Day 3 Highlights: Australia-A lose opener Sam Konstas early

India-A had a perfect start as Mukesh Kumar drew first blood by dismissing opener Sam Konstas. The batter had a brain fade moment as Mukesh's back of the length delivery seamed in after hitting the deck and Konstas was prepared to leave. However, the late movement hit his off-stump, resulting in a bizarre dismissal. Still, the hosts managed to avoid any more damage and had 60/1 on board at the end of the second session.

IND-A vs AUS-A Highlights: Prasidh Krishna breaks partnership post tea

Praisdh Krishna rattled Cameron Bancroft with a sharp bouncer post-tea, and the batter nicked his gloves in a desperate attempt to defend. Sudharsan plucked a simple catch at the gully to break the stubborn partnership. Manav Suthar, meanwhile, joined the party to dismiss set batter Marcus Harris. Harris got a faint edge while trying to defend and Ishan Kishan's loud catch appeal was upheld by the umpires. 

IND-A vs AUS-A Highlights: McSweeney-Webster's resistance inch AUS closer to victory

From 85/3, Australia A rebuilt the innings courtesy of Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster's 54-run partnership. The duo took a cautious approach and relied on singles and doubles to avoid any more damage in the final hour of the play. Bad light led to early stumps and Australia stand at 139/3 with 86 runs more required in 3 sessions to win. Needless to say, the hosts are favourites to win with McSweeney (47*) and Webster (19*) still on the crease.