IND A vs NZ A: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yash Rathod hit centuries as India A vs New Zealand Second Unofficial Test ends in a draw

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Rathod (Image credit: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Rathod scored centuries as India A drew against New Zealand A in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The visitors finished their second innings at 282/2 on Day 4 and built a lead of 204 runs before the two teams decided to shake hands.Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 155 off 162 balls while Rathod scored an unbeaten 100 off 122 deliveries. The two left-handers shared an unbeaten 247-run partnership for the third wicket to put India A in a strong position.India A waited for Rathod to complete his century before the match was called off. He reached the milestone with Rhys Maria’s brace, sparking celebrations before players from both teams shook hands.The match also saw over 90 minutes of play lost to rain on the final day.

Jaiswal, Rathod lead India A’s fightback

India A started Day 4 at 32/0 after negotiating the last 11 overs safely the previous evening. However, the visitors suffered two quick blows on the restart.Jarrod McKay dismissed Sai Sudharsan for 11 while Brett Randell removed Devdutt Padikkal for a duck in the next over. India A were reduced to 35/2 and needed a strong partnership to recover.Jaiswal took charge and attacked the New Zealand A bowlers. He found boundaries regularly and brought up his century from just 119 balls. Rathod provided excellent support at the other end and gradually increased his score. The pair did not allow the bowlers to equalize and added 247 runs without being separated.Jaiswal finished with 15 fours and five sixes while Rathod hit nine boundaries in his unbeaten knock.Rathod’s century was particularly satisfying after he failed to contribute much in the first innings. He also scored 44 not out and 66 in the previous match.The third and final unofficial Test will be played on November 7 at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.