Wayanad (Kerala): Axar Patel showed his all-round prowess with an unbeaten 69 as India A reached 417 for eight against  South Africa A to take their lead to 157 runs on a rain-hit third day in the second and final unofficial cricket 'Test' in Wayanad on Thursday.

With only 22 overs being sent down during the day due to a heavy downpour, India A managed to add another 75 runs to their total. After his five-wicket haul, southpaw Axar displayed his all-round capabilities with his 69 coming off 93 balls with 10 boundaries and two huge sixes off off-spinner Dane Piedt (5/191). This is fifth first-class half-century scored by India's limited overs specialist. Axar also added 69 runs for the ninth wicket with another left-hander Karn Sharma (19 batting).