Venugopal piles on the runs

India A 429 for 4 (Rao 157*, Sriram 118, Rayudu 61*) lead Kenya 116 (Bahutule 5-29) by 313 runs
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This match continued to go India A's way. After bundling out Kenya for 116, powerful batting performances got them to 429 for 4 at the end of the second day. The only success for Kenya was the dismissal of Sridharan Sriram, who scored a century before Peter Ongondo did him in. It was a day that showcased India A's batting might. Venugopal Rao ran up an unbeaten 157 to pile on the runs further, and he was helped in this cause by Ambati Rayudu, who remained not out on 61.

Sriram's dismissal ended a 199-run partnership on a hot day where Kenya toiled for few gains. His 220-ball innings ended two overs before tea. Rayudu and Venugopal then put up 147 runs.

Admittedly, India A were up against a weakened Kenyan side, but clearly, no favours were granted. They raced along at nearly three-and-a-half an over, and with the lead they've built, a result in the next two days looks quite possible.