IND A vs NZ A 1st Unofficial Test: Devdutt Padikkal 199, Washington Sundar 50 put India A in control against New Zealand A

Devdutt Padikkal (Image credit: X) India A put themselves in a strong position in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A after a solid batting on Day 3 in Lincoln on Monday. They reached 488 for 8 in their second innings, taking a total lead of 284 runs before bad light brought an early end to play.Devdutt Padikkal led the recovery with a brilliant 199, missing out on a double century by just one run. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 51 as India A strengthened their position after being dismissed for just 113 in the first innings.Padikkala’s brilliant knock ended on 199 off 248 balls, including 24 fours and three sixes. He was caught behind Zak Gibson as he tried to play a delivery down the leg side. The left-hander looked surprised by the decision and had to leave just one run short of a double century.

Rathod and Sundar continue to run

Rathod played a valuable 66 off 72 balls and hit eight fours. He helped India A extend their lead before falling to Foxcroft, caught by wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay, shortly after tea.Anshul Kamboj added 23 off 36 balls but was dismissed by Jayden Lennox. Auqib Nabi then scored 38 off 63 deliveries, hitting three fours and two sixes before being dismissed by Clarke.Sundar remained at the wicket and reached his 13th first-class half-century. He was unbeaten on 51 off 75 balls, with six fours, on the stumps. His contribution helped India A push their lead past 250 runs.India A ended the day on 488 for 8 after 119 overs. Akash Deep is yet to score while Mukesh Choudhary is still batting.

Will India A declare on Day 4?

With a lead of 284 runs and two wickets remaining, India A must decide whether to call it early on Tuesday or add more runs before asking New Zealand A to bat again.On the fourth day, they predict rain, which could affect their plans. India A may want to give their bowlers enough time to take 10 wickets, but extending their lead would also give them more control over the match.New Zealand A were bowled out for 317 in their first innings, giving India A a lead of 204 runs before the start of their second innings. The home side now face an uphill task if they are to fight their way back into the match.

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