The Bangladesh A team are set to face a tough task against Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) XI after the end of the third day’s play of their last four-day encounter of the Safi Darashah Invitational Tournament in Bangalore yesterday.
The local side put in a strong batting display in their second innings to declare on 284 for seven with an overall lead of 354 runs.
Bangladesh finished the day at 17 without any loss.
Nayeem Islam captured five wickets for 38 runs but still the KSCA XI batsmen stuck to their task as Samarth (86), Pavan (47) and Ganesh (68) scored significantly to enable them to declare their innings with a handsome lead.
Earlier, Bangladesh A were all out for 214 runs in their first innings after resuming the day on 188 for seven.
Gowtham took six wickets for 74 runs.
-With The Daily Star input
