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Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 99 rescues India A after dramatic collapse against NZ A

Dhruv Jurel led India's fightback with a determined unbeaten 99 after the visitors suffered a dramatic collapse on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Christchurch.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:11 AM
Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 99 rescues India A after dramatic collapse against NZ A
Key Things to Know
  • Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 99 to rescue India A from a dramatic batting collapse against New Zealand A.
  • India A finished the opening day at 291 for 7 in Christchurch after slumping to 160 for 6.
  • Fraser Sheat led the New Zealand A bowling attack, taking 4 wickets for 50 runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 99 to guide India A to 291 for 7 at stumps against New Zealand A in Christchurch. India A suffered a dramatic afternoon collapse, slumping to 160 for 6 after losing three wickets in six deliveries. Jurel led the fightback by forming key partnerships with Manav Suthar and Akash Deep to stabilize the innings.

Earlier in the day, Fraser Sheat struck early by removing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck before finishing with 4-50. Devdutt Padikkal posted 80 and built a steady partnership with Sai Sudharsan before New Zealand A triggered India's middle-order slump.

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