Bengaluru: A late comeback from India A bowlers resulted in South Africa A being reduced to 299-9 at stumps on Day 1 of the first unofficial Test between the two teams being played here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1.

Anshul Kamboj set the tone by providing an early breakthrough to start the proceedings and dismissed Lesego Senokwane in the fourth over. What followed was complete dominance by the South African batters, as opener Jordan Hermann and top-order batter Zubayr Hamza formed a strong partnership that carried them through the first session.

The two played composed innings and maintained their momentum despite the early setback. South Africa A ended their first session at 108/1 in 27 overs, with Hamza and Hermann unbeaten on 56 and 42, respectively.

When they returned

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