India A Struggles in First Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A

In the first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, India A was dismissed for just 113 runs in their first innings at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln. New Zealand A's bowlers took advantage of favorable conditions after winning the toss and opting to bowl.

Fraser Sheat initiated the downfall by taking the wicket of KL Rahul, who was dismissed for a duck. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal provided some resistance, but the innings faltered as Simon Keene claimed five wickets, leaving India A struggling at 95/9. Yash Rathod attempted to counterattack, scoring 44 runs, including three sixes in a single over, before the innings concluded.

The match serves as a preparatory opportunity for India A ahead of their upcoming Test series against New Zealand, with the squad featuring several notable players. The series is expected to provide valuable experience for both established and emerging players as they gear up for future competitions.