After bowling India A out for 234, South Africa A took firm control of the first unofficial Test on the second day at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, safely negotiating 12 overs before Stumps to extend their lead to 105 runs at the end of the day's play. Resuming the day on 299/9, South Africa A could add only 10 runs to the overnight total before Gurnoor Brar picked up the last wicket. India A started off brightly in response as young opener Ayush Mhatre played some delectable strokes on his way to a fluent fifty, while Sai Sudharsan took his time to get into his rhythm. The two added 71 runs for the opening wicket and took India A to Lunch without any damage, giving the hosts a perfect start. South Africa A dominated Day 2 after bowling India A out for 234 and extending their lead to 105. India A began positively, with Ayush Mhatre’s fluent fifty and Sai Sudharsan’s steady support guiding them to 71 without loss at Lunch. Also Read: What happened when India Women reached the WODI World Cup final in 2017? India A's Middle-Order Collapse Shifts Momentum Mhatre was the first to fall, caught off Prenelan Subrayen for 65, starting the momentum swing in South Africa A’s favour in the afternoon session. Soon, Devdutt Padikkal became Subrayen’s next victim, and Sudharsan was dismissed edging behind off Tshepo Moreki as India A slumped from 90/0 to 124/3. Captain Rishabh Pant and Rajat Patidar steadied things briefly with a 30-run partnership, but both departed within two overs, leaving India A reeling at 163/5 by Tea. In the final session, Ayush Badoni showed some fight with a composed 38, adding 36 runs with Anshul Kamboj. However, the wickets kept falling as Subrayen ran through the lower order, finishing with a five-wicket haul after sending back Khaleel Ahmed. South Africa A, holding a crucial 75-run first-innings lead, ended the day on a strong note as openers Jordan Hermann and Lesego Senokwane batted confidently, adding 30 unbeaten runs in 12 overs to place their side firmly in control heading into Day 3.