Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines with Unbeaten Century in Draw Against New Zealand A

In a thrilling encounter at Hagley Oval, Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable unbeaten century helped India A draw against New Zealand A in their second unofficial Test. Scoring 155 runs off 162 balls, Jaiswal's performance was pivotal in overcoming a first-innings deficit. Alongside Yash Rathod, who also scored a century, they formed a formidable partnership that secured a strong finish for India A. The match concluded with India A leading by 204 runs after a challenging first innings. Discover more about this exciting match and Jaiswal's comeback performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 3, 2026, 23:48 IST

Jaiswal's Stellar Performance

Christchurch [New Zealand], November 3: Yashasvi Jaiswal made a remarkable comeback with an impressive unbeaten century as India A concluded their second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in a draw at Hagley Oval on Tuesday.

The left-handed opener scored an outstanding 155 runs off 162 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and five sixes, during India’s second innings, aiding the team in overcoming a first-innings deficit and finishing the match strongly.

Jaiswal received excellent support from Yash Rathod, who also achieved a century, scoring an unbeaten 100 off 122 deliveries. Together, they formed a formidable partnership, accumulating 247 runs for the third wicket, leading India A to a total of 282/2 in 52.4 overs before both sides agreed to a draw.

In the first innings, India A had fallen behind by 78 runs, being bowled out for 346 in response to New Zealand A's 424. Ultimately, the visitors concluded the match with a lead of 204 runs.

Jaiswal's performance in the second innings was particularly noteworthy following a challenging series of scores. He had previously scored just 17 and five in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A and was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of this match.

However, he bounced back impressively, reaching his century off 119 balls and then accelerating to finish with 155 not out. His innings laid the groundwork for India A to overcome New Zealand A's first-innings advantage.

Rathod complemented Jaiswal's aggressive style with a steady hundred, reaching the three-figure mark from 122 balls. Their 247-run partnership ensured that India A concluded the match without further setbacks after losing Sai Sudharsan (11) and Devdutt Padikkal (0) early on Day 4.

Earlier, India A had scored 346 in their first innings, with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel leading the charge with a century of his own, scoring 105 off 171 balls. Devdutt Padikkal contributed 80 runs off 140 balls, while Akash Deep added a significant 68 off 116 deliveries. Sai Sudharsan also chipped in with 41 runs.

For New Zealand A, Fraser Sheat was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 63 runs, while Brett Randell claimed two wickets for 66 runs.

In response, New Zealand A posted 424 in their first innings, establishing a 78-run lead. Matthew Boyle was the anchor of their batting, scoring a superb 110 off 152 balls, while Dean Foxcroft narrowly missed a century with 93 runs off 226 balls.

Other notable contributions came from Kristian Clarke (41), Fraser Sheat (40), and Jarrod McKay (33), helping the hosts surpass the 400-run mark.

India A's Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler, achieving figures of 5/87 in 29 overs, while Mohammed Siraj took four wickets for 118 runs. Washington Sundar claimed the remaining wicket.