Bengaluru, Nov. 9 -- South Africa A pulled off a remarkable run chase in Bengaluru on Sunday, chasing down a massive 417-run target against India A in the second unofficial Test to level the series 1-1.

Resuming day four at 25/0, the visitors displayed outstanding temperament and intent with the bat. Openers Jordan Hermann and Lesego Senokwane laid a solid platform, putting together a 156-run opening stand. Hermann narrowly missed out on a century, scoring a fluent 91 off 123 balls, laced with 13 boundaries and a six. Senokwane complemented him well with a composed 77 before being trapped leg-before by Harsh Dubey.

Zubayr Hamza (77) and captain Temba Bavuma (59) continued the momentum, adding 107 runs. Prasidh Krishna cleaned up Hamza. ...