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Bhute-Hinge stand stonewalls Australia-A’s bid to level series

India-A secured a draw and a one-nil series victory against Australia-A in the second unofficial Test at the Siechem Cricket Stadium. Yash Rathod contributed eighty runs and Shams Mulani added twenty-nine during a vital partnership, while Tushar Deshpande scored fifty-two to keep hopes alive.

Liam Scott claimed five wickets for thirty-seven runs to pressure the batting lineup, but tailenders Nachiket Bhute and Praful Hinge successfully blocked the final three overs against ten catching fielders to save the match. Shams Mulani received the player-of-the-series award, and Sam Harper was named player of the match.

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