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Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj Strike Early as New Zealand A Reach 77/3 Against India A

India A were bowled out for 346 in their first innings in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Mukesh Kumar dismissed Curtis Heaphy for 4 and Tim Robinson for 3, taking two wickets in the same over.
Mohammed Siraj removed Rhys Mariu for 4, with Dhruv Jurel completing the catch behind the stumps.
New Zealand A slipped to 13/3 before Dean Foxcroft and Matthew Boyle began a recovery.
At 07:19 IST on November 1, New Zealand A were 77/3 after 21.5 overs, trailing India A by 269 runs.

Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten 99 Lifts India A to 291/7 After Day-One Collapse Against New Zealand A

India A closed Day 1 of the second unofficial Test at 291/7 from 88 overs at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on October 31, 2026.
Captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99 from 155 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 80 from 140 balls, striking 12 fours, and shared a 91-run second-wicket stand with Sai Sudharsan.
Sai Sudharsan made 41 from 63 balls before falling to Jarrod McKay.
India A slipped from 137/3 to 160/6 as Fraser Sheat took three quick wickets during the middle phase.

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 Dhruv Jurel

Mukesh Kumar took two wickets in the space of three balls during the seventh over of New Zealand A's innings. Read the story →
India A's first-innings total of 346 was built after Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 99 and Akash Deep's 68, according to Cricbuzz's live commentary. Read the story →
The first three New Zealand A wickets fell for 13 runs before Foxcroft and Boyle combined. Read the story →
Siraj's dismissal of Rhys Mariu came from a thick outside edge, which Dhruv Jurel caught with a full-length dive to his right. Read the story →
Jurel ended the day one run short of a century, having faced 155 deliveries and hit three sixes. Read the story →
India A's last two partnerships added 131 runs after the score had fallen to 160/6. Read the story →
Devdutt Padikkal's 80 included 12 boundaries and came from 140 deliveries. Read the story →
The first unofficial Test of the three-match series ended in a draw after India A recovered from 113 all out in their first innings. 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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Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj Strike Early as New Zealand A Reach 77/3 Against India A

India A were bowled out for 346 before Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj reduced New Zealand A to 13/3 on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test. Dean Foxcroft and Matthew Boyle then added an unbeaten 64-run stand to take the hosts to 77/3, still 269 behind.

Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten 99 Lifts India A to 291/7 After Day-One Collapse Against New Zealand A

India A recovered from 160/6 to finish the opening day of the second unofficial Test at 291/7 in Christchurch. Captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99, while Devdutt Padikkal made 80 and Fraser Sheat took four 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.

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