India A’s pacer Prasidh Krishna delivered an impressive performance against Australia A in the second unofficial Test, improving his prospects for a recall to India’s Test XI. His lethal spell and timely contribution with the bat signal his readiness for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he could potentially secure a spot in India’s pace attack for the Perth Test on November 22.
Early breakthrough sets the tone
In the second innings, Prasidh struck twice in his very first over, removing both Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft for golden ducks. His angle and swing to the left-handed Harris resulted in an edge that Dhruv Jurel caught cleanly. He followed this up by dismissing Bancroft on the next ball, unsettling the Australian lineup and showcasing the swing and seam that could prove invaluable on Perth’s bouncy pitch.
Crucial runs with the Bat
Earlier, Prasidh contributed with the bat, scoring 29 essential runs to elevate India A’s total to 229. In Australia A’s first innings, his figures of 4-50 underscored his knack for consistent breakthroughs, adding pressure and bolstering India A’s advantage.
Showcasing bounce and movement
Prasidh’s spell broke crucial partnerships, using bounce and movement to dismiss key players. He dismissed Jimmy Peirson with a rising delivery that Jurel caught sharply, and later, he got Harris again, drawing an edge to Jurel. Prasidh’s delivery to Scott Boland induced a misjudged shot, with Abhimanyu Easwaran making the catch at first slip.
In line for India’s Test line-up
With the selection panel soon deciding on the third pacer to accompany Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh’s combination of bounce, seam movement, and confidence makes him a strong contender. His performance is especially timely, as Mohammed Shami’s return remains uncertain.
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