India A created a historic moment in cricket by defeating Australia A in the second unofficial Test match, achieving a world record chase of 412 runs in the fourth innings. This is the first time in cricket history that an “A” team has successfully chased a target of over 400 runs. Notably, this victory also broke the previous record held by Australia A itself.
Record-Breaking Chase
India A’s 412-run chase surpassed Australia A’s earlier record of 367 runs against Sri Lanka A in Hambantota in 2022. This record is especially significant as it was achieved on away soil. India A’s previous highest chase was 340 runs against Nottinghamshire in 2003.
Key Performers
The chase was anchored by KL Rahul and Sai Sudarshan, who played match-winning innings. Rahul scored 176 runs off 211 balls at a strike rate of 83.81, hitting 16 fours and four sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award. Sai Sudarshan contributed a vital 100 runs off 172 balls, while Dhruv Jurel added 56 runs from 66 balls.
These three players’ exceptional performances not only led India A to a historic victory but also set the stage for their upcoming appearances in Team India’s Test series against the West Indies starting October 2, 2025.
Top Successful Chases by ‘A’ Teams
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412: India A vs Australia A, Lucknow, 2025
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367: Australia A vs Sri Lanka A, Hambantota, 2022
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365: West Indies A vs England A, St John’s, 2006
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365: New Zealand A vs Australia A, Lincoln, 2023
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340: India A vs Nottinghamshire, 2003
This remarkable achievement cements India A’s place in cricket history and highlights the rising talent ready to step into the senior national team.
