India A started their South African tour by claiming the tri-series, involving the hosts and Afghanistan A. However, they got a reality check in the first unofficial Test where they were thrashed by 235 runs and things seemed to be heading in the same direction after
INDIA A TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2017
India A spinners even out the opening day

Just when it looked like both batsmen were on course to register tons, Gowtham struck with the wicket of Markram (74). © Getty