Australia's Mitchell Starc plays a lofted shot as Indian players look on during Day One of the first Test in Pune yesterday. Pic/AFP

It is late afternoon on the third day of Australia's tour match against India 'A' at the Brabourne Stadium. The match has served its purpose for captain Steve Smith and is heading for a draw. Smith had gained ample of batting practice on the first day by scoring a ton and spent the next day and a half marshalling his troops under the hot Mumbai sun.