Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores Unbeaten 155 and Yash Rathod Hits Century as India A Dominates New Zealand A

Second Test Action

Opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 155 runs against New Zealand A in the second unofficial Test, helping the India A team build a strong position. Teammate Yash Rathod from Vidarbha also played a century knock during the match. During the innings, a bouncer from a Kiwi bowler hit Jaiswal hard on the neck, causing the Indian batsman to sit down on the ground. He resumed batting after receiving basic medical treatment on the field.

New Zealand A Innings

Earlier on the third day of the game, the New Zealand A first innings ended at 424 runs, giving them a 74-run lead over India A. Matthew Boyle scored a century by making 110 runs from 152 balls, while Dean Foxcroft missed his century by just 7 runs after scoring 93 runs from 226 balls. The pair shared a 208-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Christian Clark contributed 41 runs, wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay scored 31 runs, and Brett Randell made 5 runs. The top order saw Rhys Mariu and Curtis Heфия score 4 runs each, while Tim Robinson added 3 runs. New Zealand A lost their seventh wicket at the 291-run mark, but the lower order added 133 runs through notable contributions from Fraser Sheat with 40 runs from 51 balls, Jayden Lennox with an unbeaten 32 runs from 97 balls, and Gerrod McKee with 33 runs from 75 balls.

Bowling Figures

For the bowling side, Mukesh Kumar claimed five wickets while giving away 87 runs in 29 overs. Mohammed Siraj took four wickets by conceding 118 runs across 35 overs. Washington Sundar picked up one wicket in 29.5 overs for 81 runs, while Akash Deep bowled 23 overs and gave away 59 runs without taking a wicket. By the end of the third day's play, India reached 32 runs without losing any wickets in their second innings.

Context

Unofficial Test matches and A-team tours are important developmental fixtures where young and fringe players test their skills against international competition. Performance in these games helps selectors evaluate talent for future senior national squad selections.