Shams Mulani takes four wickets as India ‘A’ leads Australia ‘A’ by 163 runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

In Puducherry on September 24, Shams Mulani led a strong bowling performance for India ‘A’, taking four wickets against Australia ‘A’ in a first innings score of 334. Kumar Kushagra's contribution of 113 runs bolstered India ‘A’ to a first-innings lead of 163 runs over Australia ‘A’, who managed just 171 runs in their innings. With favorable bowling conditions, Mulani's effective spin troubled the Australian batters, including dismissing key players like Peter Handscomb and Jason Sangha. Discussions within India ‘A’ management about enforcing the follow-on are ongoing as Australia faces pressure in their second innings.
- •India ‘A’ scores 334 runs in first innings
- •Kumar Kushagra hits 113 runs
- •Shams Mulani takes 4 wickets for 67 runs
- •Australia ‘A’ replies with 171 all out
- •India ‘A’ leads by 163 runs with follow-on possibility
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Shams Mulani spins India ‘A’ into 163-run lead against Australia ‘A’
"Shams Mulani made a striking impact by taking four wickets in a dominant performance against Australia ‘A’, backed by a solid 113 runs from Kumar Kushagra. India ‘A’ has opened up a significant first-innings lead of 163 runs. As Australia ‘A’ faces challenges from the potent Indian bowling lineup, there are discussions within the team management about possibly enforcing the follow-on.
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