Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams Unbeaten 155 As India A Draw Second Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A

Christchurch: Yashasvi Jaiswal roared back to form with a brilliant unbeaten 155 as India A played out a draw against New Zealand A in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval on Tuesday.

Chasing a first-innings deficit of 78 runs, India A reached 282/2 in 52.4 overs in their second innings before both teams agreed to a draw, finishing with an overall lead of 204 runs.

Jaiswal struck 15 fours and five sixes in his 162-ball knock and was well supported by Yash Rathod, who remained unbeaten on 100 off 122 deliveries. The duo stitched together an unbroken 247-run partnership for the third wicket to rescue India A.

The century was particularly significant for Jaiswal, who had managed scores of 17 and five in the first unofficial Test before being dismissed for a duck in India’s first innings of this match.

Earlier, India A were bowled out for 346 in reply to New Zealand A’s 424. Dhruv Jurel top-scored with 105, while Devdutt Padikkal (80) and Akash Deep (68) made valuable contributions.

For the hosts, Matthew Boyle scored 110, while Dean Foxcroft contributed 93. India’s Mukesh Kumar claimed five wickets for 87 runs, while Mohammed Siraj picked up four wickets.

Jaiswal’s commanding second-innings century provided a timely boost to India A after a difficult outing in the first innings.