Sai Sudharsan (96 not out) and Devdutt Padikkal (80 not out) built an unbeaten 178-run partnership for the third wicket, pushing India A into a commanding position in their first unofficial Test match against Australia A at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday. At stumps on Day 2, the two southpaws had taken India A to 208 for 2, giving the team a 120-run lead over Australia A. India A had a shaky start to their second innings, losing openers Abhimanyu Easwaran (12) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (5) early. Captain Gaikwad was dismissed by Fergus O’Neill, while Easwaran was run out following a mix-up. After a tap to the leg side off Brendan Doggett, Easwaran attempted a quick single but was caught short by a direct hit from Jordan Buckingham. Day 2 highlights: #AUSAvINDA https://t.co/WbRuqGHZLn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 1, 2024 Following the setbacks, Sudharsan and Padikkal took control, dominating the Australia A bowlers. Padikkal had a lucky break when he played a shot straight to short cover, only for the bowler, Fergus …