Vihari, Karun put India A in command in pursuit of 321

India A took themselves within touching distance of winning the 2nd unofficial test match against West Indies A at Taunton, going to stumps on day 3, needing only 107 runs for victory.

India A took themselves within touching distance of winning the 2^nd unofficial test match against West Indies A at Taunton, going to stumps on day 3, needing only 107 runs for victory.

Chasing 321, India A were comfortably placed at 214 for 3 with captain Hanuma Vihari (65) looking solid in the middle. Captain Karun Nair unfortunately, was out of the last ball of the day for 55.

The Nair-Vihari pair added 136 runs for the third wicket to lay the foundation of what could be a praiseworthy victory after being bowled out for 192 in the first innings.

In both matches so far, the Indian batsmen have done well in the second essay when they didn't have to face red Dukes during the morning session.

Earlier, West Indies A were bowled out for 210 in their second innings and could only extend their overall lead to 320.

India's new ball bowlers Mohammed Siraj (4/64) and Rajneesh Gurbani (3/64) did most of the damage while Jermaine Blackwood (67) and John Campbell (61) scored half-centuries.

Brief Scores: West Indies 302 and 210 (Jermaine Blackwood 67, John Campbell 61, Mohd Siraj 4/64, R Gurbani 3/64)

India A 192 and (target 321) 214/3 (Karun Nair 55, Hanuma Vihari 65 batting).