Key points
- The second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A in Christchurch, played from October 31 to November 3, 2026, ended in a draw.
- India A scored 346 in their first innings, with Dhruv Jurel making 105 and Devdutt Padikkal scoring 80.
- New Zealand A replied with 424, taking a first-innings lead of 78 runs; Matthew Boyle top-scored with 110 and Dean Foxcroft made 93.
- India A reached 282/2 in 52.4 overs in their second innings before the match ended in a draw.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 155 from 162 balls, while Yash Rathod finished 100 not out from 122 deliveries.
- Jaiswal and Rathod added an unbroken 247-run partnership after India A were reduced to 35/2.
India A and New Zealand A played out a draw in the second unofficial Test in Christchurch, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Rathod producing unbeaten centuries to ensure the visitors finished strongly. India A were 282 for two in 52.4 overs in their second innings when the match concluded on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Jaiswal made 155 not out from 162 balls, while Rathod remained unbeaten on 100 from 122 deliveries. Their unbroken partnership of 247 runs turned the closing innings into a substantial batting effort after India A had lost two wickets for 35 runs.
Jaiswal and Rathod take control
India A began their second innings with a deficit of 78 after New Zealand A had taken a first-innings lead. The visitors lost an early wicket, and Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for 11, leaving the side at 32 for one. Devdutt Padikkal fell for a duck soon after, and India A were 35 for two.
That brought Jaiswal and Rathod together. The pair batted through the remainder of the innings, combining patience with scoring options to take India A to 282 for two. Jaiswal's 155 not out came from 162 balls and included 19 fours and five sixes. Rathod's century was made from 122 balls, with 12 fours and one six.
Their 247-run unbroken stand ensured New Zealand A did not get another opportunity to bowl India A out in the second innings. With the visitors having reached 282 for two, the match ended in a draw rather than producing a fourth-innings chase.
Jurel's century anchors first innings
India A had made 346 in their first innings. Dhruv Jurel led the batting effort with 105 from 171 balls, striking 11 fours and three sixes. Devdutt Padikkal added 80 from 140 deliveries, while Akash Deep contributed 68 from 116 balls.
Sai Sudharsan made 41, and the lower order added useful runs, but India A were eventually dismissed after 102.4 overs. Fraser Sheat was New Zealand A's leading wicket-taker in the innings with four wickets, while Brett Randell claimed two.
Jurel's hundred was an important contribution in a first innings where India A had to recover from early wickets. Padikkal's 80 and Akash Deep's 68 helped the visitors reach a competitive total, although New Zealand A would go on to move ahead on the scoreboard.
Boyle and Foxcroft give New Zealand A the lead
New Zealand A responded with 424, taking a lead of 78 runs. Matthew Boyle scored 110 from 152 balls, while Dean Foxcroft made 93 from 226 deliveries. Their contributions formed the backbone of the home side's innings and helped New Zealand A establish an advantage.
Other contributions included 41 from Mitchell Hay and 41 from Kristian Clarke. New Zealand A batted for 132.5 overs before being dismissed, with Mohammed Siraj taking four wickets for India A. Mukesh Kumar picked up five wickets, while Washington Sundar claimed one.
Mukesh's five-wicket haul was the standout bowling return for India A in the New Zealand A innings. However, the home side's total of 424 gave them a 78-run advantage and set up the final phase of the match.
A draw after centuries on both sides
The Christchurch contest featured centuries in both teams' first innings and an emphatic second-innings response from India A. Jurel's 105 helped India A reach 346, Boyle's 110 guided New Zealand A to 424, and Jaiswal and Rathod then combined for the defining partnership of the match.
India A's final score of 282 for two meant the visitors had recovered from the first-innings deficit without losing further wickets after the early setbacks. The match ended drawn, with Jaiswal and Rathod unbeaten at the crease.
The result closes the second unofficial Test of the India A tour in Christchurch without a winner. The scorecard's central story was the visitors' batting depth: Jurel made a first-innings hundred, and Jaiswal and Rathod finished the game with an unbroken double-century partnership.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of the India A vs New Zealand A second unofficial Test?
The second unofficial Test in Christchurch ended in a draw on November 3, 2026. India A scored 346 in their first innings and finished at 282/2 in the second innings after New Zealand A had made 424.
How many runs did Yashasvi Jaiswal score in the second innings?
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 155 not out from 162 balls for India A in the second innings. His innings included 19 fours and five sixes, and he stayed at the crease until the match ended in a draw.
Who scored a century alongside Jaiswal for India A?
Yash Rathod scored an unbeaten 100 from 122 balls in the second innings. He joined Jaiswal after India A had lost two wickets for 35 runs, and the pair put together an unbroken 247-run stand.
Who top-scored for India A in the first innings?
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel top-scored for India A with 105 in the first innings. Devdutt Padikkal contributed 80 and Akash Deep made 68 as India A were eventually dismissed for 346 after batting for 102.4 overs.
How did New Zealand A build their first-innings lead?
New Zealand A scored 424 in reply to India's 346, earning a lead of 78 runs. Matthew Boyle made 110 and Dean Foxcroft scored 93, helping the hosts move ahead before India A's second-innings batting response.