India A Takes Control in Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A

In the first unofficial Test held in Lincoln, India A established a strong lead against New Zealand A after Day 3 of play. They scored 488 for 8 in their second innings, extending their overall advantage to 284 runs before bad light halted the game.

Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer, scoring 199 runs off 248 balls, while Washington Sundar contributed an unbeaten 51. Padikkal's innings included 24 fours and three sixes, but he was dismissed just one run short of a double century. Other notable contributions came from Rathod, who scored 66, and Auqib Nabi, who added 38 runs.

With two wickets remaining and a significant lead, India A faces a decision on whether to declare early or continue batting on Day 4, especially with rain predicted that could impact their strategy. New Zealand A had previously been bowled out for 317 in their first innings, leaving them with a challenging task ahead.