India A bowled Sri Lanka A out for 136 in the second innings of the second unofficial Test at Gwalior, clinching a 1‑0 series win with a 10‑wicket margin. Brar claimed six wickets in the first innings and four in the second, for a match haul of ten wickets, while Sai Sudharsan top‑scored with 168 in India A’s first innings.
The match, played from 23 to 25 August at the Gwalior Cricket Club Ground, saw India A post 447 in their first innings. Brar’s spell of 6 for 52 was the decisive factor, removing key Sri Lankan batsmen early and setting a low target. Sri Lanka A’s reply of 136 left them 311 short, and Brar’s four wickets in the second innings completed the victory.
India A’s win gives the side a 1‑0 advantage in the unofficial Test series that will serve as preparation for the official Test series against Sri Lanka next month. Several India A players, including Brar and Sudharsan, are on the radar for selection in the upcoming series.
Analysis: Brar’s all‑round performance demonstrates his potential as a frontline bowler for India’s future Test squad. Sudharsan’s century shows his ability to anchor innings under pressure. The match also provided a realistic testing ground for India’s batting and bowling depth ahead of the official series.
Sources
Times of India, “Gurnoor Brar’s 10‑wicket match haul powers India A to series‑sealing win over Sri Lanka A,” 26 August 2026. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/gurnoor-brars-10-wicket-match-haul-powers-india-a-to-series-sealing-win-over-sri-lanka-a/articleshow/132194326.cms
Story synopsis gathered from: Times of India – Top Stories — source
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