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Devdutt Padikkal Hits 61 as India A Recover to 105/2 Against New Zealand A

India A reached 105/2 after 31 overs in the second session at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Devdutt Padikkal was unbeaten on 61 from 110 balls, hitting nine fours.
Sai Sudharsan scored 41 from 63 balls before being caught by Mitchell Hay off Jarrod McKay.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a four-ball duck by Fraser Sheat, leaving India A at 0/1.
New Zealand A won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Devdutt Padikkal Hits Career-Best India A Score With Century Against New Zealand A

Padikkal reached his century in 128 balls on Day 3 of the first unofficial Test at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.
The left-hander went past 150 to register his highest first-class score for India A.
Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan added 215 runs for the third wicket after India A slipped to 10 for two.
Sudharsan scored 92, narrowly missing a century.
Padikkal’s century was his 12th in first-class cricket and his third for India A in 16 appearances.

India A Struggle After 113 All Out as New Zealand A Build First-Innings Lead in Lincoln

India A were dismissed for 113 in 39.3 overs in the first unofficial Test at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln.
Yash Rathod top-scored for India A with an unbeaten 44; Devdutt Padikkal made 32.
Simon Keene took five wickets for New Zealand A, while Zak Gibson claimed three.
New Zealand A began their reply with Rhys Mariu making 76 before Mukesh Choudhary dismissed him.
Auqib Nabi took two wickets late on Day 1, removing Jayden Lennox and Tim Robinson in successive deliveries.

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 Yashasvi Jaiswal

Padikkal's 61 followed scores of 32 and 199 in the first unofficial Test, according to Cricbuzz's live commentary. Read the story →
Padikkal reached his half-century from 100 balls, with nine fours in his 61 at the 31-over mark. Read the story →
India A's second wicket fell after a 91-run stand had taken the side past the early loss of Jaiswal. Read the story →
Padikkal crossed 1,000 first-class runs for India A during the innings. Read the story →
The century was Padikkal’s third for India A across 16 appearances, as reported by The Indian Express. Read the story →
Padikkal had made 32 in India A’s first innings of 113, making his second-innings response a substantial personal turnaround. Read the story →
Padikkal arrived in New Zealand after a mixed Australia A series in Puducherry, where he had scored three runs across three List A matches and one half-century in two first-class innings. Read the story →
India A’s first innings lasted just 39.3 overs. Read the story →
Five India A batters were dismissed for ducks in the innings. Read the story →
The match is being played at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln as preparation for India’s upcoming Test commitments. 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 →

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Devdutt Padikkal Hits 61 as India A Recover to 105/2 Against New Zealand A

Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 61 helped India A recover from Yashasvi Jaiswal's first-over dismissal and reach 105/2 in 31 overs against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.

Devdutt Padikkal Hits Career-Best India A Score With Century Against New Zealand A

Devdutt Padikkal struck his 12th first-class century and passed 150 for his highest India A score, while a 215-run stand with Sai Sudharsan revived India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln.

India A Struggle After 113 All Out as New Zealand A Build First-Innings Lead in Lincoln

India A were bowled out for 113 in the first unofficial Test at Lincoln, with Yash Rathod making 44 and Simon Keene taking five wickets. New Zealand A responded strongly and were building a substantial first-innings lead on Day 2.

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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