India A bowlers worked hard on day one of unofficial Test

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

The Priyank Panchal-led side took two early wickets after bowling, before Malan (157 off 258 balls) and Zorzi (117 off 186 runs) put on a 217-run stand for the third wicket to strengthen South Africa A. brought into position. in a four-day game.

Fast bowler Navdeep Saini, who had lost his place in the Indian team, took a wicket and so did left-arm pacers Arjan Nagwaswala and Umran Malik, who were picked in the A squad after impressing with their extra pace. IPL,

All three spinners Rahul Chahar, K Gautam and Baba Aparajith failed to take a single wicket.

Chahar, who was part of the recent home T20I series against New Zealand, conceded 75 runs in 19 overs.

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

opener Prithvi Shaw And Hanuma Vihari who was controversially not picked for the two home Tests against New Zealand is also part of the squad.

Brief scores: South Africa A: 343 for 3 in 90 overs (Peter Malan 157 batting, Tony de Zorzi 117; Arjan Nagwaswala 1/58).