McSweeney gets Ponting's backing as specialist openers falter again vs India A
None of Konstas, Bancroft and Harris could make a significant score as Australia A chased 225
31/10Result
1st unofficial Test, India A tour of Australia at Mackay, Oct 31-Nov 3 2024
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![India A]( "India A")
107 & 312 -
![Australia A]( "Australia A")
195 & 226/3 (75 ov)
31/10Result
1st unofficial Test, India A tour of Australia at Mackay, Oct 31-Nov 3 2024
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![India A]( "India A")
107 & 312 -
![Australia A]( "Australia A")
195 & 226/3 (75 ov)
Day 3
Day 2
Mukesh, Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal script India A's recovery
Gaikwad and Abhimanyu failed with the bat again, but the Indians ended the second day 120 in front with eight wickets in hand
Day 1
Konstas, Bancroft and Harris unable to make an impression against India A
Brendan Doggett's six-for toppled the visitors before McSweeney was solid for Australia A
Others
Kishan in hot water as India A at centre of ball-change controversy
The umpires replaced the ball before the start of the final day in Mackay
'My game's ready' - No. 3 McSweeney confident of opening against India if chance arises
McSweeney is firmly in the mix and has a chance to make his Test debut, having made an excellent start to Sheffield Shield