Jagadeesan Unbeaten Fifty Leads India A Response Against Australia A's 532/6 Decl

India A faced a daunting challenge against Australia A in the first unofficial Test at Lucknow, trailing by 416 runs after Australia declared at a massive 532 for 6. The Australian innings was powered by two centuries, including a rapid 123 not out by wicketkeeper Josh Philippe, who struck 18 fours and four sixes off 87 balls, and a 109 from Sam Konstas. India A's reply began strongly with an 88-run opening stand between Narayan Jagadeesan, who remained unbeaten on 50, and Abhimanyu Easwaran, who scored 44 before being dismissed. Despite rain cutting the day's play short, India A ended at 116 for 1, with Jagadeesan and B Sai Sudharsan at the crease, showing resilience against the formidable Australian total. Indian bowler Harsh Dubey was the most successful, taking three wickets for 141 runs, while Gurnoor Brar also contributed with two wickets. The match remains poised with India A needing to build on their start to counter Australia's commanding position.