Chennai: With their backs to the wall after conceding a big first innings lead, India 'A' top-order faltered once again to reach 267 for six at the end of third day's play against Australia 'A' in the second unofficial 'Test' here today.

Getting behind a 214-run lead, the India 'A' top-order failed to convert starts into big scores as opener Abhinav Mukund (59), Shreyas Iyer (49) and Virat Kohli (45) were a few notable performers in the second innings of the four-day game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.