Wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper (101 not out) rescued Australia ‘A’ with an unbeaten century after left-arm spinner Shams Mulani (3-77) and seamer Nachiket Bhute (3-35) led India ‘A’s charge on the opening day of the second unofficial Test here on Tuesday.

Australia ‘A’ finished at a respectable 282 for seven at the close of play on Day One.