# India A and New Zealand A unofficial Test series

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-a-and-new-zealand-a-unofficial-test-series
> Updated: 2026-10-31T02:25:48.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln concluded in a draw. After being bowled out for 113 in the first innings, trailing New Zealand A’s 317, India A staged a significant recovery in their second innings. Devdutt Padikkal led the effort with 199 runs, supported by Sai Sudharsan (91), Yash Rathod (66), and Washington Sundar (52), helping India A post a total of 516. During this innings, Padikkal also reached the milestone of 1,000 first-class runs for India A.

In pursuit of a 313-run target, New Zealand A reached 187/9 before fading light forced an early end to the match. Indian pacer Auqib Nabi dismantled the New Zealand A top order, reducing them to 13/3 with figures of 3/28, but Curtis Heaphy remained unbeaten on 90 to help the hosts navigate the conditions before play was halted.

In the first innings of the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, Devdutt Padikkal scored 80 runs off 140 balls. Batting at number three, he shared a 91-run partnership with B Sai Sudharsan (41). The innings also saw Yashasvi Jaiswal and Smaran Ravichandran dismissed for ducks by Fraser Sheat. This series serves as preparation for the senior India and New Zealand Test series scheduled to begin on November 19.

## Claims

- The first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw. (reported by 3 sources)
- India A was dismissed for 113 in their first innings. (reported by 3 sources)
- Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 runs in India A's second innings. (reported by 3 sources)
- New Zealand A scored 317 in their first innings. (reported by 2 sources)
- India A scored 516 all out in their second innings. (reported by 2 sources)
- Curtis Heaphy finished the match unbeaten on 90. (reported by 2 sources)
- New Zealand A finished their second innings at 187/9. (reported by 2 sources)
- Curtis Heaphy scored an unbeaten 90 in the second innings. (reported by 2 sources)
- Auqib Nabi took 3 wickets for 28 runs in the second innings. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Devdutt Padikkal scores 80 in second unofficial Test against New Zealand A

Devdutt Padikkal scored 80 runs for India A in the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devdutt-padikkal-scores-80-in-second-unofficial-test-against-new-zealand-a

### 2026-10-27: India A and New Zealand A play to a draw in unofficial Test

India A's bid for a comeback victory against New Zealand A ended in a draw after bad light halted play during the first unofficial Test in Lincoln.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-a-and-new-zealand-a-play-to-a-draw-in-first-unofficial-test

### 2026-10-26: Devdutt Padikkal scores 199 in unofficial Test for India A

Devdutt Padikkal scored 199 runs in India A's second innings against New Zealand A, narrowly missing a double century during a significant recovery effort.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devdutt-padikkal-scores-199-in-unofficial-test-for-india-a

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