The lead for India A is 222 runs. Openers Pratham Singh (59*) and Mayank (56) added 115 runs in 28.1 overs before play was called off for the day. Shreyas Iyer got the wicket of Mayank, who slammed eight fours in his knock. He consumed 87 balls. Notably, India A managed 290 in their 1st innings before bowling out India D for 183.

Half-centuries by skipper Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh helped India A reach 115 for one in their second innings and extend their hold over India D after second day's play of the Duleep Trophy

Shreyas Iyer drew attention during the Duleep Trophy match against India A in Anantapur by wearing sunglasses while batting. Although he was dismissed

Karnataka batter Mayank Agarwal will replace Shubman Gill as India A captain for the side’s Duleep Trophy second round fixture against India D, starting September 12 at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur.

However, Rana can take a slice of comfort as he completed a four-wicket haul in the opening session of the day to bowl out India A for 290 in their first dig.

ANANTAPUR: Half-centuries by skipper Mayank Agarwal and Pratam Singh helped India A reach 115 for one in their second innings, extending their control over Indi

India A openers Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh had built a 115-run partnership and no bowler could make a breakthrough. With no respite in sight, India D skipper Shreyas Iyer brought himself on and dismissed Agarwal on the first ball.

In the absence of national regulars, the focus will shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record.