Shams Mulani (Image credit: X)
Puducherry: Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar are India’s top two left-arm finger spinners in Test cricket. But Shams Mulani showed at CAP-Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday that he can keep the duo on their toes.
India ‘A’ Takes Commanding Lead with Strong Bowling Performance
Mumbai’s bowler delivered a standout performance, securing four wickets in the match. This achievement followed a solid innings from wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra, who scored 113 runs off 240 balls. As a result, India ‘A’ established a significant 163-run lead in the first innings. The pitch has shown favorable conditions for bowlers throughout the match.
India ‘A’ now have the option of enforcing a follow-on, with 150 being the mark in four-day matches, but the team management kept the Australians guessing about their decision until the third day morning. After India ‘A’ had put up 334, the seamers made good use of the wind and overcast conditions. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Mulani (4-67) took over from there as he outfoxed captain Peter Handscomb with an arm ball that skidded through to crash into middle stump. He got the wicket of right-hander Liam Scott (26) with one that sharply turned away and then removed danger-man Jason Sangha (46). Brief scores: India ‘A’ 334 (K Kushagra 113, T Kotian 69; C Rocchiccioli 4-95, T Murphy 3-77) vs Aus ‘A’ 171 (J Sangha 46; Shams Mulani 4-67). Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Left-hander Campbell Kellaway was trapped LBW by Anshul Kamboj before Praful Hinge accounted for Nathan McSweeney , who was cleaned up by one that nipped away after pitching. Mulani varied his pace and sometimes looked to push the ball through, and still managed to get turn that kept the Australian batters on their toes. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.