India A post 413 for 6 as Iyer, Arya hit centuries vs Australia A

India A posted a commanding 413 for 6 in the first unofficial One Day International against Australia A on Tuesday at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, powered by centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer and opener Priyansh Arya. Australia A, having won the toss, elected to field and will head into their reply under pressure after India A produced a dominant batting display.

Iyer scored 110 off 83 balls, reaching his century in 75 deliveries and finishing with a knock that included a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Priyansh Arya, making a first appearance for India A, also made a century, compiling 101 off 84 balls. The pair were well supported by Prabhsimran Singh, who made 56 off 53, and Riyan Parag, who added an aggressive 67 off 42, while Ayush Badoni contributed a brisk 50 off 27. The innings featured an opening stand of 135 between Arya and Prabhsimran and sustained momentum through middle-order partnerships that kept the scoring rate above eight runs an over.

The result of the two-match first-class series that preceded this ODI leg saw India A secure the red-ball series 1-0. Shreyas Iyer retains the captaincy for the three-match limited-overs series and led by example in Kanpur....