India A Trails After New Zealand As Strong First Innings in Christchurch Test
India A is 32 runs without loss in their second innings, trailing New Zealand A by 46 runs after a strong first innings from the Kiwis.
Christchurch, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : India A is currently engaged in an unofficial Test match against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. By the end of the third day, India A has scored 32 runs without losing a wicket in their second innings. Sai Sudharsan is at the crease with 11 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal has contributed 20 runs.
In their first innings, New Zealand A posted an impressive total of 424 runs before being bowled out, gaining a vital lead of 78 runs. The Kiwi side began their innings poorly, with openers Rice Marijau and Curtis Heffy both dismissed for just 4 runs. Tim Robinson managed only 3 runs before falling as well.
However, Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft stabilized the innings, adding 208 runs for the fourth wicket off 331 balls. Foxcroft scored 93 runs from 226 balls, while Boyle shone with a century, amassing 110 runs off 152 balls, including 14 fours and a six. Mitch Hay contributed 31 runs, and Christian Clark added 41 runs off 68 balls. At one point, New Zealand A found themselves at 291 for 7, but Clark and Fraser Sheat built a crucial partnership for the eighth wicket, adding 47 runs.
After the ninth wicket fell at 369 runs, Gerard McKe and Lenox prolonged India A’s wait by adding 55 runs for the last wicket, batting for 24.5 overs. McKe scored 33 runs off 75 balls, while Lenox remained unbeaten with 32 runs from 97 balls. Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler for India A, claiming five wickets, while Mohammed Siraj took four and Washington Sundar captured one. Earlier, India A had been bowled out for 346 runs in their first innings.
