Devdutt Padikkal Scores 199 in India A's Fightback Against New Zealand A
· Sports · India Today, Sportstar, Times of India
Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 runs to lead an India A recovery against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test in Lincoln. The left-hander batted for 248 deliveries, hitting 24 boundaries and three sixes before being dismissed shortly before tea on Day 3. Padikkal shared a 215-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan and a 142-run stand with Yash Rathod to put the visitors in a dominant position. India A had previously been bowled out for 113 in their first innings before conceding 317 runs to the hosts. Padikkal expressed frustration with the umpire's decision that ended his innings, gesturing that he had not edged the ball.
Why it matters
The innings marks a significant turnaround for the Indian side after their poor first-innings performance, potentially influencing future team selections for the senior squad.
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