India A on Top at Tea on Final Day as New Zealand A Slip to 132/6 in Lincoln

India A set New Zealand A 313 to win the first unofficial Test in Lincoln after Devdutt Padikkal's 199 powered their second innings to 516, and by Tea on the final day the hosts had slipped to 132 for 6, still needing 181 runs.

India A were bowled out for 113 in their first innings before New Zealand A replied with 317, but Padikkal's fightback turned the match around, and with only four wickets left, India A are now in a strong position to win.