Rishabh Pant-led India A team restricted South Africa A to 299 for 9 on Day 1 of their first unofficial Test in Bengaluru on Thursday. India A captain Rishabh Pant in action against South Africa A on Day 1 of their 1st unofficial Test in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)

South Africa A resisted through a century-stand between Jordan Hermann and Zubayr Hamza, but India A spinners, led by Tanush Kotian, plucked wickets at regular intervals to keep the visitors to 299 for nine on the first day of the opening four-day match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Hermann (71) and Hamza (66) shared a 130-run stand for the second wicket after being asked to bat first, holding the SA innings together for a session and a half.

But once Hamza fell to pacer Gurnoor Brar (1/45) while attempting a ramp shot to be caught b

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