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New Delhi: On the first day of the first unofficial Test Australia A won the toss and decided to bat first and ended the day with a score of 337/5. Two top-order batsmen Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney scored brilliant centuries to put the team in a strong position. Sam Konstas and McSweeneys brilliant innings Sam Konstas played a quick innings of 109 runs in 114 balls in which he hit 10 fours and 3 sixes. At the same time captain Nathan McSweeney made a slow but important contribution by scoring 13 runs. Both batsmen together kept the pressure on the Indian bowlers and made a partnership of 198 runs for the first wicket. Harsh Dubey brought back hope Although Australia A had a great start Harsh Dubey raised a ray of hope for India A. He tried to bring balance to the match by taking 3 wickets. Gurnoor Brar and Khaleel Ahmed also got one wicket each but the bowling was expensive in terms of economy. Days play: Scott and Philippe remained unbeaten By the end of the days play Liam Scott returned unbeaten on 47 runs and Josh Philippe on 34 runs. Both batsmen played cautiously in the end and saved the team from any further loss. Day 1 highlights: Sam Konstas scored a brilliant century by scoring 109 runs. Captain McSweeney added useful 30 runs in the top order. Harsh Dubey made a great comeback for India A by taking 3 wickets. Australia A in a strong position at 337/5 till stumps on the first day.