Brisbane: A record 371-run partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Sam Whiteman rescued Australia 'A' from the brink of a collapse to 522/9 at stumps on Day 3 of their four-day match against India 'A' at the Allan Border Field here Tuesday.

The Western Australia teammates came together Monday evening with the hosts reeling at 99/6 and resumed play Tuesday at 126/6. The partnership ended at 470/7, having set the second-highest partnership for the seventh wicket in first class cricket history.