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  "type": "article",
  "title": "India A openers pile up runs as Sudarshan's twin tons put Sri Lanka A under the pump",
  "summary": "Sai Sudarshan's second successive century and Devdutt Padikkal's near hundred have powered India A to 247 for 1 at stumps on day two of the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A.",
  "content": "India A have tightened their grip on the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, with Sai Sudarshan's second successive century powering the side to 247 for 1 at stumps on day two.\n\nSudarshan's twin tons\nOpener Sai Sudarshan continued his rich vein of form, batting fluently for an unbeaten 104 off 184 balls studded with 13 fours. It is his second hundred in as many innings, underlining just how well the left hander is timing the ball in this series.\n\nPadikkal closing in on a ton of his own\nAt the other end, Devdutt Padikkal is also nearing three figures, batting on 94 off 151 balls with 11 boundaries to his name. The pair have already added 181 runs together, a stand that has all but taken the initiative away from Sri Lanka A on the second day.\n\nMokhade departs early\nIndia A have lost only one wicket so far, that of Aman Mokhade, who opened alongside Sudarshan. Mokhade made 38 off 48 balls, hitting 6 fours, before falling after putting on 66 runs for the first wicket.\n\nSri Lanka A folded for 366\nSri Lanka A had earlier been bowled out for 366 in their first innings. Captain Sahan Arachchige top scored with a fine century, striking 127 off 207 balls with 2 sixes and 13 fours. Nuwanidu Fernando chipped in with 44 and Anjula Bandara added 42.\n\nGurnoor and Saransh star with the ball\nIndia's bowling effort was led by Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain, who picked up 4 wickets apiece to rip through the Sri Lanka A batting line up. Yash Thakur chipped in with 2 wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 366.\n\nWhat to expect on day three\nIndia A currently trail Sri Lanka A by 119 runs. When play resumes on the third day, India will look to build a substantial lead to put Sri Lanka A under pressure heading into their second innings. Sudarshan will aim to convert his hundred into a bigger score, while Padikkal will look to complete his century and go on to play a long innings as well.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe match matters for anyone tracking India's next generation of batting talent, since strong showings here can shape future selection.\n\n• For cricket fans: Back to back big scores from Sudarshan and Padikkal signal both batters are in fine form and building a strong case for higher honours.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many runs had India A scored at the end of day two?\nIndia A were 247 for 1 at stumps on the second day.\n\n2. How much did Sai Sudarshan score?\nSudarshan remained unbeaten on 104 off 184 balls with 13 fours, his second successive century.\n\n3. How is Devdutt Padikkal batting?\nPadikkal is unbeaten on 94 off 151 balls with 11 fours.\n\n4. Which wicket has India lost so far?\nIndia's only wicket to fall is that of Aman Mokhade, who made 38 off 48 balls.\n\n5. What did Sri Lanka A score in their first innings?\nSri Lanka A were bowled out for 366, with captain Sahan Arachchige scoring 127.\n\n6. Who were India's best bowlers?\nGurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain took 4 wickets each, while Yash Thakur picked up 2.\n\n7. How far behind is India currently?\nIndia A currently trail Sri Lanka A by 119 runs.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/eka-viketa-para-247-rana-sudarshan-padikkal-ki-jori-ne-sri-lanka-a-ko-dabava-men-dala-4462",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-03",
  "tags": [
    "Sai Sudarshan",
    "Devdutt Padikkal",
    "India A vs Sri Lanka A",
    "Unofficial Test",
    "Sahan Arachchige",
    "Gurnoor Brar"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}