Padikkal's Fifty Leads India A's Fightback After New Zealand A Post 317

New Zealand A finished on 317 to take a 204-run lead in the first unofficial Test at Lincoln.

After being bowled out for 113 in the first innings, India A faced a big deficit.

The lower order added valuable runs for the hosts, while Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi took three wickets each for India A.

In the second innings, India A lost both openers early again.

Devdutt Padikkal scored 50 off 65 balls and, with Sai Sudharsan unbeaten on 35, steadied the innings with an 88-run stand.

India A ended Day 2 on 98 for 2, still trailing by 106 runs.