India A put themselves in a strong position in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A after a solid batting effort on Day 3 in Lincoln on Monday. They reached 488 for 8 in their second innings, taking their…
India A took firm control of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, reaching 488 for 8 in their second innings on Day 3 in Lincoln. Devdutt Padikkal spearheaded the effort with a standout 199 off 248 balls, falling just one run short of a double century. Bad light eventually brought an early end to play, leaving India A holding a 284-run lead over the hosts.
Washington Sundar provided crucial support and remained unbeaten on 51 at stumps, marking his 13th first-class half-century. Rathod also contributed significantly with 66 runs to overcome a modest 113-run total in the first innings, while New Zealand A were previously dismissed for 317.
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