South Africa A defeated India A by five wickets in the second unofficial Test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru. The visitors successfully chased down a challenging target of 417 runs on the fourth day. India A had declared their second innings at 382 for 7, setting up a daunting chase. Dhruv Jurel was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring centuries in both innings. For South Africa A, skipper Marques Ackerman's aggressive century in the first innings and solid contributions from multiple batsmen in the chase proved decisive. The match concluded on the fourth day with the Proteas crossing the finish line emphatically. With this victory, the series focus now shifts to three One Day Internationals between the two A teams, while the senior sides prepare for Test matches in Kolkata and Guwahati.
South Africa A chase down 417 to win emphatically
Chasing 417 runs for victory, South Africa A finished the third day without losing a wicket, needing 392 more on the final day. Jordan Hermann narrowly missed his century, scoring 91 runs. Lesego Senokwane and Zubayr Hamza both contributed 77 runs each to the chase. Senior batter Temba Bavuma, who had been dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings, bounced back with 59 runs. Wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen remained unbeaten with a crucial fifty, guiding his team across the finish line. The visitors' fearless batting display on the fourth day sealed a memorable five-wicket victory in Bengaluru.
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