Yashasvi Jaiswal scores back-to-back centuries for India A vs New Zealand A
The India opener made 102 in the third unofficial Test at Lincoln after an unbeaten 155 in the second match at Hagley.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored consecutive centuries for India A against New Zealand A ahead of the Test series, finishing at 102 off 138 balls in the third four-day match at Lincoln.
Key takeaways
- Jaiswal scored 102 off 138 balls in the third unofficial Test at Lincoln
- He had made an unbeaten 155 in the second match at Hagley Oval
- India A were 185/1 at tea in the third match
- The first Test against New Zealand begins on November 19 at Basin Reserve
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored back-to-back centuries for India A against New Zealand A ahead of the Test series. The India opener made 102 off 138 balls in the third four-day match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on Saturday, November 7, after scoring an unbeaten 155 in the second match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Sportstar reported that Jaiswal reached his ton in 127 balls, hitting two sixes and 16 fours.
Why it matters
The two centuries come after a difficult start to the tour. Jaiswal scored 17 and 5 in the first unofficial Test and a duck in the first innings of the second match before his unbeaten 155 in the second innings. The Daily Jagran said his performances have strengthened his case for a place in India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand.
Jaiswal slammed a 127-ball ton
India are the current holders of the T20 World Cup, the ICC Champions Trophy, the Asia Cup, and the Asian Games.
What happens next
The opening Test is scheduled to begin at Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 19. India will play two Tests against New Zealand in the tour.
India A innings position at tea in third unofficial Test
Batter | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 102 | Out |
B Sai Sudharsan | 61 | Not out |
Devdutt Padikkal | 5 | Batting |
By the numbers
Jaiswal scored 17 and 5 in the first unofficial Test. He made a duck in the first innings of the second match, then an unbeaten 155 in the second innings. In the third match he scored 102 off 138 balls with 16 fours and two sixes. India A were 185/1 at tea.
Jaiswal shared a 175-run opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan in the third match. At tea, India A were 185/1, with Sudharsan unbeaten on 61 and Devdutt Padikkal batting on five. Jaiswal was the only wicket to fall before the break.
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