India-A Battles Back Against New Zealand-A on Day Two

Match Progress

After a disappointing first innings where India-A was dismissed for 113 runs, the team staged a recovery on the second day of the four-day Test against New Zealand-A. At the close of play, India-A reached 106/2 in their second innings.

New Zealand-A First Innings

Resuming the day at 135/3, New Zealand-A was eventually bowled out for 317. The Indian pace attack utilized the green pitch effectively to restrict the host's scoring:

• Anshul Kamboj: 3 wickets
• Auqib Nabi: 3 wickets
• Akash Deep: 2 wickets
• Mukesh Choudhary: 1 wicket

For New Zealand-A, captain Rhys Mariu anchored the innings with 76 runs, while Dean Foxcroft contributed 51.

India-A Response

India-A faced an early setback in their second batting essay with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) and K.L. Rahul (4) falling early. Rahul was dismissed hit-wicket, and Jaiswal was caught by Mitchell Hay off Simon Keene.

Stability was provided by Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan. Padikkal ended the day unbeaten on 56 from 89 balls, while Sudharsan remained steady on 39 from 104 balls, keeping the visitors in the contest as they look to overcome the first-innings deficit.