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Jaiswal and Rathod centuries help India A draw second Test against New Zealand A
India A and New Zealand A drew the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday.
India A was still behind New Zealand A’s first-innings total when the final day began.
New Zealand A took two quick wickets, dismissing Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Rathod put on an unbeaten 247-run stand to steady India A and lift the scoring rate.
Jaiswal made his 18th first-class century, while Rathod also reached three figures.
India A finished at 282/2, and the captains agreed to a draw rather than pursue a result in the remaining time.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Rathod scored unbeaten centuries to help India A draw the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A.
India A finished its second innings at 282/2, with a lead of 204 runs.
Jaiswal made 155 not out and Rathod scored 100 not out, sharing an unbeaten 247-run partnership for the third wicket.
The final-day play was delayed by rain and a wet outfield.
- Who
- India A and New Zealand A.
- What
- The second unofficial Test ended in a draw.
- When
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Why
- The teams shook hands after India A built a lead of 204 runs in its second innings.
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India A scored 346, with Dhruv Jurel making 105 and Akash Deep scoring 68.
New Zealand A made 424 and took a 78-run first-innings lead.
Play was delayed for more than 90 minutes after rain and a wet outfield.
Jaiswal and Rathod added an unbeaten 247-run partnership as India A reached 282/2.
The teams shook hands and the Test was drawn.
- Jaiswal
- 155 not out off 162 balls
- Rathod
- 100 not out off 122 balls
- Partnership
- 247 runs for the third wicket
- India A second innings
- 282/2
- Lead
- 204 runs
- Venue
- Hagley Oval, Christchurch
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