Bangalore: Mayank Agarwal (220 n o, 250b, 31×4, 4×6) continued his dream run smashing a double hundred in company of another centurion Prithvi Shaw (136, 196b, 20×4, 1×6) as India A flayed the South African bowling attack to reach 411 for two in the first innings at stumps on the second day of the first unofficial Test here, Sunday.
After bowling the visitors out for 246, Agarwal and Shaw scored runs at an average of 4.72 with an astounding 58 boundaries and five sixes taking the South African A bowlers all over the park. The duo shared a 277-run opening partnership before the former was bowled by Dane Piedt (1/56). The hosts now enjoy a 165-run lead.
After a tremendous last season in domestic cricket where he scored well over 1000 runs, Agarwal continued his good form during the India A tri-series in England with three hundreds in List A tri-series.
“I think, I have seen the best knock from the blade of Mayank. He batted really well and I expect him to get more runs under the belt,” Shaw told reporters after the end of day’s play.
On his knock, Shaw said: “I played according to the merit of the ball. When I saw ball to be it, I did simply that. The first session was crucial for us.”
Brief scores: South Africa A 246; India A 411/2 (Mayank Agarwal 220 n o, Prithvi Shaw 136). Match to continue.
