Australia A is chasing an awkward 168-run target for victory against India A at the MCG.

The tourists were bowled out for 229 in 77.5 overs on Saturday afternoon after a lower-order fightback, with Dhruv Jurel cracking a classy half-century at the iconic venue.

Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy combined for a 94-run partnership for the sixth wicket to frustrate the Australians before spinner Corey Rocchiccioli broke the stand, with Jurel picking out cow corner.

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All-rounder Beau Webster removed Reddy a few minutes later, with the right-hander gloving a short delivery down leg side and caught by wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson for 38.

Following an entertaining cameo from Prasidh Krishna, who clobbered 29, Rocchiccioli and captain Nathan McSweneey cleaned up the Indian tail, with the West Australian tweaker finishing with 4-74 from 23.5 overs.

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