Chennai: Opener Mayank Agarwal smashed a brilliant 130 in company of skipper Unmukt Chand, who complemented with a useful 90, as India A thrashed South Africa A by eight wickets to bag a bonus point in their second tri-series match here yesterday.


Mayank Agarwal 

Chasing 245 for a win, India A raced to their target in 37.4 overs courtesy a 219-run opening stand between Agarwal and Chand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. India A are now in contention for a place in the final with a match to go. Earlier electing to bat, South Africa A rode on Quinton de Kock's 108 to manage 244 all out in 50 overs. Medium-pacer Rishi Dhawan bagged four wickets.