Aakash Chopra and S Badrinath posted a double century each to put India A in commanding position against South Africa on the second day of their four-day cricket match at Ferozshah Kotla ground here on Friday. Chopra made an unbeaten 239 and Badrinath scored 200 not out to propel India A to a mammoth 588 for four declared in their first innings. In reply, South Africa were at 93 for the loss of two wickets in 26 overs at close. Opener Morne Van Wyk was batting at 53 and skipper Boeta Dippenaar was at two.
Earlier, the hosts resumed at 384 for 4 and overnight batsmen Chopra and Badrinath carried forward their good work to put 410 runs on board together for the fifth wicket. Indians did not lose a wicket on the day and continued to frustrate African bowlers to eventually declare 37 minutes before the tea.
Chopra, who was twice gifted life on Thursday, yet again enjoyed a dropped chance. He was given a life by spinner Justin Ontong on his own bowling when the Delhi batsman stepped out and tried to lift Ontong above his head. Ontong could not hold on to the ball. Chopra’s 461-ball knock was aided by 19 fours and four sixes. Badrinath’s innings came off 307 balls, studded with 17 fours and three sixes. 
Brief scores: India ‘A’ (I innings, O/n: 354/4): 588/4 decl in 150.3 overs (Chopra 239 n.o, Patel 110, S Badrinath 200 n.o; F de Wet 2-84) vs SA ‘A’ (I innings): 93/2 in 26 overs (van Wyk 53 batting).