Devdutt Padikkal scores 199 in unofficial Test for India A

Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 runs in India A’s second innings during the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln. After a disappointing first innings where India A was bowled out for 113, New Zealand A responded with 317, establishing a 204-run lead.

In the second innings, Padikkal recovered from an early collapse to score 199 off 248 balls, including 24 fours and 3 sixes. He narrowly missed a double century after being ruled out LBW by umpire. During this innings, Padikkal also reached the milestone of 1,000 first-class runs for India A.

Significant partnerships supported the recovery, including a 215-run stand for the third wicket between Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan, who scored 91. A subsequent 142-run partnership with Yash Rathod, who contributed 66, helped push India A's lead to 173 runs at the close of play.