India A bowlers toil on opening day of unofficial Test against South Africa A

The India A bowlers had a tough time on the field as Pieter Malan and Tony de Zorzi scored centuries to take South Africa A to 343 for three at stumps on day one.

South Africa 'A' captain Pieter Malan was unbeaten on 157.

The India-A bowlers had a tough time on the field as Pieter Malan and Tony de Zorzi scored centuries to take South Africa-A to 343 for three at stumps on day one of the opening unofficial Test here on Tuesday.

After opting to bowl, the Priyank Panchal-led side got two early wickets before Malan (157 batting off 258 balls) and Zorzi (117 off 186) shared a 217-run stand for the third wicket to put South Africa A in a strong position in the four-day game.

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The three-match series is being scheduled ahead of the senior team’s tour of South Africa beginning next month.

Opener Prithvi Shaw and Hanuma Vihari, who was controversially not picked for the two home Tests against New Zealand, are also part of the squad.

The scores:  South Africa A 343/3 in 90 overs (Pieter Malan 157 batting, Tony de Zorzi 117) vs India A.