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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yash Rathod Centuries Help India A Draw Christchurch Test Against New Zealand A

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.

Mohammed Siraj Takes Four as India A Fight Back Against New Zealand A on Day Three

India A were bowled out for 346 in their first innings of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A.
New Zealand A reached 291 for seven at lunch on day three, trailing India A by 55 runs.
Mohammed Siraj took four wickets, including Matthew Boyle for 110, Dean Foxcroft for 93 and Brett Randell for five.
Mukesh Kumar claimed three wickets, including Mitchell Hay for 31.
Boyle and Foxcroft had added 205 runs for the fourth wicket after New Zealand A lost three wickets for 13 runs.

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.

Did you know? Facts about Devdutt Padikkal

Jaiswal's 155 not out included 19 fours and five sixes, according to the supplied scorecard. Read the story →
Rathod's unbeaten hundred came from 122 balls and included 12 fours and one six. Read the story →
India A's two innings featured centuries from three different batters: Dhruv Jurel, Jaiswal and Rathod. Read the story →
The match was scheduled over five calendar days, from October 31 to November 3, but ended without a result. Read the story →
Boyle's 110 came from 152 balls before Devdutt Padikkal took a low diving catch off Siraj. Read the story →
Foxcroft fell seven runs short of a century, dismissed for 93 by Siraj after the new ball was taken. Read the story →
The 205-run fourth-wicket stand transformed New Zealand A's innings after the side had slumped to 13 for three. Read the story →
Jurel's 105 was made from 171 balls and included 11 fours and three sixes. Read the story →
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 →

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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yash Rathod Centuries Help India A Draw Christchurch Test Against New Zealand A

India A secured a draw in the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Christchurch after Yashasvi Jaiswal made 155 not out and Yash Rathod scored an unbeaten 100. India A finished at 282/2 after conceding a first-innings lead of 78.

Mohammed Siraj Takes Four as India A Fight Back Against New Zealand A on Day Three

Mohammed Siraj claimed four wickets and Mukesh Kumar took three as India A reduced New Zealand A to 291 for seven by lunch on day three of the second unofficial Test in Christchurch. Matthew Boyle's 110 and Dean Foxcroft's 93 had earlier powered a 205-run recovery stand after New Zealand A slipped t

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.

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 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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