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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.

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 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.

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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 →
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 →
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 →

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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.

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 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.

Washington Sundar Thanks CM Vijay After Receiving ₹75 Lakh Asian Games Reward

India all-rounder Washington Sundar thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay after receiving a ₹75 lakh state reward for his contribution to India's men's cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

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