India colts allow Australia to recover

Indian boys squandered a position of strength as the Australian Under-19 team declared their first innings at 306 for seven riding on Tom Beaton's century on the opening day of the first three-day match on Saturday. The Indians, who have won the limited overs series 2-0, reduced the Australians to 69 for three by the 24th over but the home team wriggled out of the tight spot with a 101-run fourth wicket partnership between Tim Armstrong (50) and Beaton (106). In reply, India were 18 for no loss with openers Mayank Aggarwal and Manan Sharma undefeated on six and 12 respectively