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Bad light, Heaphy 90* deny India A by one wicket

Auqib Nabi took three wickets on the final day and Devdutt Padikkal picked up two as well…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:12 AM
Bad light, Heaphy 90* deny India A by one wicket
Key Things to Know
  • New Zealand A drew with India A after reaching 187 for 9 amid fading light in Lincoln.
  • Curtis Heaphy remained unbeaten on 90 alongside Jayden Lennox to deny India A the final wicket.
  • Auqib Nabi took 3 for 28, while Devdutt Padikkal claimed two wickets in the closing stages.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bad light and an unbeaten 90 from Curtis Heaphy prevented India A from securing victory, as New Zealand A held on for a draw with only one wicket remaining in Lincoln. Chasing a target of 313, New Zealand A slumped to 170 for 9 before Heaphy and Jayden Lennox survived nearly ten overs until fading light halted play.

India A had fought back strongly after conceding a 204-run first-innings deficit, posting 516 in their second innings behind Devdutt Padikkal's 199. Pacer Auqib Nabi claimed 3 for 28, while Padikkal added two late wickets, but the final breakthrough proved elusive.

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