Devdutt Padikkal Falls One Run Short of Double Century in India A vs NZ A
· Sports · NDTV Sports, Indian Express, ESPNCricinfo
India A opener Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for 199 on day three of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Lincoln's Bert Sutcliffe Oval. The left-hander's 365-ball innings, which included 24 fours and three sixes, anchored India A's recovery after they trailed by 151 runs on first innings. Padikkal's controversial lbw decision sparked a heated reaction as he shook his head and gestured toward the umpire before walking off. India A were eventually bowled out for 428, taking a 277-run lead with New Zealand A still to bat again. The four-day match remains evenly poised with two sessions left on the final day.
Why it matters
Padikkal's near-miss dents his push for a senior India recall, while India A's lead sets up an intriguing final day where a declaration and chase could test both sides' depth.
Read the original report — NDTV Sports
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