Jurel Left on 99 as India A Reach 291 for 7 on Day 1 in Christchurch

India A captain Dhruv Jurel finished one run short of a century on the first day of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, ending the day unbeaten on 99 with India A on 291 for 7.

Jurel held the innings together after India A lost three wickets for six runs in the afternoon session, adding 62 with Manav Suthar and then an unbroken 69 with Akash Deep, who was batting on 25 at stumps.

Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal made 80 and Sai Sudharsan 41, while Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a duck in the first over.

Fraser Sheat was the pick of the New Zealand A attack with four wickets for 50.

New Zealand A had won the toss and chosen to bowl first.