Wayanad (Kerala): A distinct lack of application from India 'A' batsmen saw the hosts staring at a defeat against South Africa 'A' at the end of a rain-hit third day of the first unofficial 'Test', here on Thursday.

Needing 392 runs to avoid follow-on after South Africa posted a mammoth 542 in their first innings, India 'A' were shot out for a meagre 204 in 66.3 overs in their first essay, thereby conceding a huge lead of 338 runs.