New Zealand A Bounces Back with Strong Performances Against India A

Day 2 Highlights of the Unofficial Test

In Lincoln, New Zealand, on November 1, Skipper Dhruv Jurel showcased an impressive century, but it was the solid contributions from Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft that enabled New Zealand A to recover from an early setback, concluding day two of the second unofficial Test against India A on a positive note.

By the end of the second day, New Zealand A stood at 218 for 3, with Boyle (107*) and Foxcroft (80*) not out. They are trailing by 128 runs, responding to India A's first innings total of 346 runs.

India A commenced the day at 291 for 7, with Jurel (99*) and Akash Deep (25*) still at the crease.

Jurel achieved his century off 158 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and three sixes, before being dismissed by Brett Randell for 105 runs in 171 balls.

Akash Deep also made a significant contribution, scoring a half-century off 90 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, in a partnership with Mohammed Siraj that propelled India A past the 300-run mark. Siraj contributed 68 runs.

Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal scored 80 runs off 140 balls, striking 12 fours, while Sai Sudharsan added 41 runs from 63 balls with three fours. Yashasvi Jaiswal, however, continued to struggle, scoring a duck in New Zealand.

In New Zealand A's first innings, Mohammed Siraj (1/49) and Mukesh Kumar (2/44) quickly put them on the back foot, reducing them to 13 for 3 by dismissing Rhys Mariu (4), Curtis Heaphy (4), and Tim Robinson.

Nevertheless, Boyle and Foxcroft mounted a strong counter-attack, with Boyle reaching his century in 140 balls, hitting 13 fours and a six, while Foxcroft secured his fifty in 118 balls, ensuring New Zealand A ended the day on a high note.