2nd unofficial Test: Abhimanyu Easwaran registers double ducks versus SA-A
What's the story
Abhimanyu Easwaran faltered with the bat for India A in the 2nd unofficial Test against South Africa A. The match being held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru, saw India A score 78/3 at end of Day 2. India A have a lead of 112 runs after having dismissed the visitors for 221 in the 2nd innings. Here are the details.
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Easwaran fails to score in the contest
In the first innings, Easwaran scored a three-ball duck as India managed 255. Tshepo Moreki dismissed the opening batter. And now in the 3rd innings, the Bengal star was trapped lbw once again with Okuhle Cele sending him back for a three-ball duck.
Chance
Easwaran got ignored for both WI and SA Test series
Easwaran, who was part of India's 5-Test series tour of England this year, didn't get a single opportunity, being the third preferred opening option. He was then ignored as India hosted West Indies for a two-Test series at home. Easwaran was also ignored for the upcoming South Africa Test series on home soil.
Performances
A look at his recent First-Class performances
In September 2025, Easwaran scored 44 runs versus Australia A in a drawn unofficial Test in Lucknow. He then played for Rest of India against Vidarbha in the Irani Cup last month, scoring 52 and 17. The senior batter played two Ranji Trophy matches for Bengal next. He posted scores worth 0, 71*, 20 and 25. And now, he recorded successive ducks versus SA-A.
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A look at his FC stats
As per ESPNcricinfo, in 108 First-Class matches (186 innings), Easwaran owns 8,070 runs at an average of around 47. He owns 27 tons and 33 fifties with the best score of 233.