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Saurabh Kumar Takes Five-For As India A Clinch "Test Series" With 113-Run Win

Left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar grabbed five wickets to play a big role in India A's series clinching 113-run victory over New Zealand A in the third and final 'Unofficial Test' here on Sunday. The target of 416 was out of question but New Zealand A at one point did look like trying to play for a draw before they lost the last five wickets for less than 50 runs to be bowled out for 302 in 85.2 overs. Saurabh, who has been on the fringes of the senior national team, had figures of 5/103 in 27.2 overs and a match-haul of nine wickets, having picked up four in the first innings.

Saurabh Kumar takes five-for as India A clinch 'Test series' with 113-run win

The target of 416 was out of question but New Zealand A at one point did look like trying to play for a draw before they lost the last five wickets for less than 50 runs to be bowled out for 302 in 85.2 overs. Saurabh, who has been on the fringes of the senior national team, had figures of 5/103 in 27.2 overs and a match-haul of nine wickets, having picked up four in the first innings. The interesting aspect of Saurabh's scalps were all came through leg-before decision, with at least three being arm balls to the right-handers.

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Saurabh Kumar Takes Five-For As India A Clinch "Test Series" With 113-Run Win

Saurabh Kumar takes five-for as India A clinch 'Test series' with 113-run win

Expectant dad put tiredness down to stress - an eye test showed the truth

Third 'Test': Rajat Patidar scores 2nd ton, Ruturaj Gaikwad misses by 6 runs as India A close in on win

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Spinners Shine As India A Take Upper Hand Against New Zealand A In 3rd Unofficial Test

3rd unofficial Test: Spinners shine as India A take upper hand against New Zealand A

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