Yashasvi Jaiswal made 102 and Sai Sudharsan was unbeaten on 77 after a 175-run opening stand as India A reached 227 for 2 against New Zealand A on Day 1 of the third unofficial Test at Lincoln, where rain ended play early.
Lincoln, New Zealand: Yashasvi Jaiswal followed one big innings with another. Sent in by New Zealand A at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval, India A built a commanding position before rain cut the first day of the third unofficial Test short, closing on 227 for 2.
A 175-run launch
Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan put on 175 for the opening wicket, the bulk of the day’s work. Jaiswal reached 102 for back-to-back hundreds, following his unbeaten 155 in the second unofficial Test at Christchurch. He chipped a catch to mid-off off Danru Ferns to end the stand.
Sudharsan holds the innings together
Sudharsan was still there at the close on 77, a patient innings. Devdutt Padikkal added 15 before he edged Jarrod McKay behind the stumps, and captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 12 when rain ended play early.
Day 2 outlook
New Zealand A’s two wickets came from Ferns and McKay, and the home side will need quick breakthroughs on Sunday to stop India A from batting them out of the game. The match is scheduled for four days, 7 to 10 November.
Close of play, Day 1: India A 227/2 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 102, Sai Sudharsan 77*, Devdutt Padikkal 15, Dhruv Jurel 12*; Danru Ferns 1 wicket, Jarrod McKay 1 wicket). Rain ended play early.
