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Sam Harper’s positive approach pays off with unbeaten century in India

Sam Harper’s unbeaten century rescued Australia A from a difficult position on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against India A in Puducherry, with the Victorian wicketkeeper-batter finishing 101 not out as the visitors closed on 282 for seven.

Nawal Islam · 30 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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Match coverage · India A and Australia A

Stumps2nd Unofficial Test
India A
5/122 (51)
Australia A
358 (116.3)

Stumps. India A 5/122 (51), trailing by 236 runs.

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