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India A take 428-run lead to dominate day 2 against New Zealand A

India A declared at 464/5 and left New Zealand A at 36/2 at stumps on day two of the third unofficial Test.

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Apex Sports News graphic: India A take 428-run lead to dominate day 2 against New Zealand A
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India A declared their first innings at 464/5 on day two of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln. Prasidh Krishna took two wickets as New Zealand A finished at 36/2, still trailing by 428 runs.

Key takeaways

  • India A declared at 464/5 after 146 overs on day two.
  • Dhruv Jurel scored 71, Tilak Varma made 81 not out, and Washington Sundar finished on 50 not out.
  • Prasidh Krishna dismissed openers Rhys Mariu and Curtis Heaphy.
  • New Zealand A ended day two at 36/2, trailing by 428 runs.
  • Dean Foxcroft was 10 not out and Zak Gibson was 1 not out at stumps.

India A took a 428-run lead to dominate day two of the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Resuming at 227 for two, India A rode on fifties from captain Dhruv Jurel (71), Tilak Varma (81 not out) and Washington Sundar (50 not out) to post 464 for five declared in 146 overs.

Returning after recovering from a left hamstring injury, Prasidh Krishna claimed two wickets to dismiss New Zealand A openers Rhys Mariu and Curtis Heaphy, leaving the visitors reeling at 36 for two at stumps.

At the close of play, Dean Foxcroft (10 not out) and Zak Gibson (1 not out) were at the crease, with New Zealand A still trailing by 428 runs.

India A’s innings began on Saturday, November 7, when B Sai Sudharsan reached 88 overnight. On Sunday he added only 11 runs before being bowled by Zak Gibson.

Jurel added 31 with Tilak Varma en route to a fluent 71 off 95 balls featuring nine fours and two sixes. He brought up his half-century off 75 deliveries before falling to Cameron Paul.

Tilak subsequently added 44 runs with Ravindra Jadeja before stitching together an unbroken 114-run partnership with Washington Sundar that put India A in complete control. Tilak’s innings included five fours and two sixes, while Washington struck two boundaries during his unbeaten knock.

After Jadeja was dismissed by Gibson, Tilak and Washington batted positively before the declaration.

New Zealand A will resume their second innings on day three with Dean Foxcroft on 10 not out and Zak Gibson on 1 not out. India A will look to bowl them out quickly and press for a result in the third unofficial Test.

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