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India A Collapse for 113 with Five Ducks as Simon Keene Takes Five Against New Zealand A

India A were dismissed for 113 in 39.3 overs in the first innings at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln, on October 24, 2026.
Five India A batters were dismissed for ducks during the collapse.
Yash Rathod top-scored with 44 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal made 32.
New Zealand A pacer Simon Keene took five wickets, with Jack Gibson claiming three.
KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan were among the batters dismissed without scoring.

India A Begin New Zealand Tour as Rahul and Jaiswal Lead Red-Ball Preparation Without Pant

India A’s first four-day match against New Zealand A is scheduled for October 24–27 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.
Dhruv Jurel captains the India A side, which includes KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar.
Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the first two matches after sustaining a left-side strain during the Irani Cup.
Kumar Kushagra was named as Pant’s replacement for the opening two matches.
The India A tour features three four-day matches, with the second in Christchurch from October 31 and the third in Lincoln from November 7.

Did you know? Facts about Devdutt Padikkal

Yash Rathod’s 44 accounted for nearly 39 per cent of India A’s total of 113. Read the story →
Devdutt Padikkal faced 77 balls for his 32, providing a contrasting innings to the rapid collapse around him. Read the story →
The three unofficial Tests are scheduled across Lincoln and Christchurch before India’s senior Test series begins in Wellington on November 19. Read the story →
The opening match is scheduled at Bert Sutcliffe Oval at Lincoln University. Read the story →
Dhruv Jurel is both captain and a wicketkeeping option for India A. Read the story →
Kumar Kushagra scored a century in the Duleep Trophy final and another against Australia A in Puducherry, according to India Today. Read the story →
The three India A matches run alongside preparations for India’s senior multi-format tour of New Zealand. Read the story →

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India A Collapse for 113 with Five Ducks as Simon Keene Takes Five Against New Zealand A

India A were bowled out for 113 in the first innings of the opening unofficial Test at Lincoln, with five batters making ducks and Simon Keene taking five wickets for New Zealand A.

India A Begin New Zealand Tour as Rahul and Jaiswal Lead Red-Ball Preparation Without Pant

India A open their three-match four-day series against New Zealand A in Lincoln on October 24. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal headline the batting group, while Rishabh Pant remains unavailable for the first two games with a side strain.

Vinay Kumar Begins Karnataka Coaching Stint as KL Rahul Returns for Ranji Trophy Opener

Karnataka begin their 2026–27 Ranji Trophy campaign under new head coach R. Vinay Kumar, with KL Rahul included in the squad for the opening match against Andhra. R. Smaran will captain the side, while Devdutt Padikkal is absent from the announced squad as Karnataka prepare for a new domestic season

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