Bengaluru, Sep 5 (Reporter) As the players headed for tea on a Thursday at Chinaswamy Stadium, India A's bowlers put on a remarkable display of precision and aggression. Their relentless attack dismantled India B's batting lineup, claiming five wickets for just 59 runs in 24 overs, leaving India B reeling at 124-7. Akash Deep emerged as the standout performer of the session, grabbing two crucial wickets in consecutive deliveries. His pivotal scalp was that of Rishabh Pant, who was dismissed after playing a rash shot—an important breakthrough for India A. Earlier, Avesh Khan had set the tone with a sharp LBW dismissal of Sarfaraz Khan. Pant's departure was followed by a spectacular delivery from Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar, who had been battling hard, was run out after an alert piece of fielding by the bowler. The collapse of India B's innings continued with Sai Kishore falling to Khaleel Ahmed, caught at slip by Rahul. Despite the turmoil, Musheer Khan held firm with a commendable half-century, providing some resistance. He has been ably supported by Navdeep Saini, who has faced 26 balls for 7 runs. However, the question remains: how long can this duo withstand the relentless pressure from India A's bowlers? At lunch, India B found themselves in a precarious position at 65 for 2 after 30 overs. India A's decision to bowl first, led by captain Shubman Gill, seemed astute given the overcast conditions and a green-tinged pitch that promised assistance for the bowlers. Despite the challenging conditions, India A's seam attack had to work hard, managing only two breakthroughs in the morning session, with India B's batsmen showing resilience. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran opened the innings for India B but failed to capitalize on their starts. Avesh Khan claimed the first breakthrough, inducing Easwaran into a loose drive that was caught by the slips. Jaiswal, who looked solid for his 30, fell to a sharp delivery from Khaleel Ahmed, misjudging a cut shot straight to backward point. Both dismissals highlighted the batsmen's struggle to adapt to a bowler-friendly pitch, with their impatience costing them crucial wickets. The Khan brothers, Sarfaraz and Musheer, then steadied the innings, showing grit in the face of persistent pressure. Sarfaraz exhibited his flair with a determined 9 off 28 balls, while Musheer, still finding his rhythm, managed a cautious 6 off 52 balls. Despite a series of close calls and beaten edges, the duo held their ground, offering some resistance. India A's bowlers, particularly Akash Deep, maintained a tight line and length, often drawing edges that fell short of the slips. Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan tested the batters with movement and bounce, exploiting the conditions effectively. With the pitch showing no signs of easing and the clouds hanging overhead, the second session promises more of the same intensity. India B will need to forge a solid partnership to regain control, while India A's bowlers will be eager to capitalize on their current dominance. The battle between bat and ball continues, with the session break providing a brief respite before the action resumes...////...