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Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas strengthened his Ashes aspirations with a remarkable century, supported by Campbell Kellaway's impressive 88, as Australia 'A' challenged India 'A' bowlers on the first day. Konstas's 109 and Kellaway's 88 laid a solid foundation with a 198-run opening partnership. Harsh Dubey's 3/88 helped India 'A' claw back, restricting Australia 'A' to 337/5 at stumps.

Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad against Australia A in Lucknow, with Dhruv Jurel as vice-captain. The series starts September 16. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the squad for the second match beginning September 23.