Resuming the day on 299/9, South Africa A added 10 runs to their overnight tally before Gurnoor Brar picked up the final wicket. In response, India’s openers started strongly. The 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre impressed as he stroked his way to a fifty in quick time while his partner, Sai Sudharsan, took his time to get settled in. They took India A to 71 for no loss at Lunch.