Dhaka: Gurkeerat Singh Mann and Sanju Samson’s 110-run partnership for the sixth wicket powered India ‘A’ to a total of 322 against Bangladesh ‘A’ in the first one-day of the three-match series at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, reported the Cricket Country. The spin department of the visitors, led by Nasir Hossain, caused early damages by dismissing three batsmen early in the innings that left India ‘A’ at 76 for 3 after 15 overs. Indian skipper Unmukt Chand, who gave a flying start to his side along with Mayank Agarwal failed to carry the momentum forward as he threw away his wicket in the fifth over, by giving the 20-year-old Liton Das his first catch of the day.

While, Gurkeerat smashed a 58-ball 65, Samson remained not out on 73 off 76 balls. The former is a well-known face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), who plays for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and now he it is good news for future of Indian cricket as he has starting his way towards making his name on a higher level. Meanwhile, the young Samson, who is has one international appearance to his name showed character by supporting his partner instead of going for big shots. It was after Gurkeerat’s dismissal that Samson took things on his hand and batted till the end.

Earlier, Chand’s wicket had brought Manish Pandey to bat who lasted not more than 10 deliveries, scoring just one run. The 26-year-old who has an One-Day International (ODI) to his name became medium pacer Shafiul Islam’s first victim for the day, and Das’ second catch. When Suresh Raina joined Agarwal on crease, India ‘A’ was 51 for 2 and it was an excellent opportunity for the all-rounder to get back his form, especially when the marathon South Africa series is now not even a month away. Being the lone senior player in the squad, Raina miserably failed with the bat as the 23-year-old Hossain’s spin proved too good for him. He was dismissed for a 16 from 28 balls, that included three boundaries.

The high spirited Indian team found themselves into serious trouble when Kedar Jadhav got himself run out three deliveries later. Hossain’s contributions went on increasing when his direct hit that got Jadhav out gave Bangladesh their wicket No. 4 for the day. It was when Mominul Haque’s boys thought they had the game in control; Agarwal decided to take charge on his hands and scored a 70-ball 56 before handing a catch to the Bangladesh’s upcoming cricketer Soumya Sarkar and Hossain his second wicket.