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Ruturaj Gaikwad Ton Lights Up Opening Day of Third India A vs NZ A Unofficial Test

Ruturaj Gaikwad struck a fine 108 off 127 balls before New Zealand A fought back to dismiss India A for 293 on day one of the third and final unofficial Test in Bengaluru on Thursday. Gaikwad, who has hardly played red ball cricket over the past 24 months, gave a good account of himself during his knock which had 12 fours and two sixes. Gaikwad, who has played nine T20Is for India, shared a 134-run stand with Upendra Yadav (76) before a batting collapse saw India A being bowled out for 293 from a strong 245 for four. Upendra's effort comprised nine fours and two sixes.

India A vs New Zealand A: Gaikwad ton lights up opening day

Gaikwad, who has hardly played red ball cricket over the past 24 months, gave a good account of himself during his knock which had 12 fours and two sixes. Gaikwad, who has played nine T20Is for India, shared a 134-run stand with Upendra Yadav (76) before a batting collapse saw India A being bowled out for 293 from a strong 245 for four.

2nd Unofficial Test: Priyank Panchal, KS Bharat Shine As India A Score 229/6 On Second Day vs NZ A

Skipper Priyank Panchal's dogged 87 and a fighting unbeaten 74 by keeper Kona Srikar Bharat took India A to 229 for six on the second day of the rain-hit second unofficial Test against New Zealand. After the first day's play was called off due to rain, the truncated second day saw 66 overs being bowled, and most of the top and middle-order batters failed to make an impression. Skipper Panchal's knock came off 148 balls, with 12 fours and two sixes, while Bharat's unbeaten knock saw him face 104 balls while hitting 10 boundaries.

2nd Unofficial Test: Panchal, Bharat shine as India A score 229/6 against New Zealand A on Day 2

After the first day's play was called off due to rain, the truncated second day saw 66 overs being bowled, and most of the top and middle-order batters failed to make an impression. Skipper Panchal's knock came off 148 balls, with 12 fours and two sixes, while Bharat's unbeaten knock saw him face 104 balls while hitting 10 boundaries. The Panchal-Bharat duo rescued India A with a 117-run fifth-wicket stand after they were left in a tangle at 68 for four.

1st unofficial Test: Patidar smashes unbeaten 170, Easwaran also scores ton as India A end Day 3 on 492/4

India A led by 92 runs in the first innings with a day's play left. Easwaran, whose attacking batting on second evening set the tone, laid the platform with a chiselled 132 off 194 balls before Patidar took it upon himself to punish the New Zealand attack. Young N T Tilak Varma, who had impressed one and all in T20s for Mumbai Indians, looked equally adept while playing the traditional format as he smashed his way to an unbeaten 82 during an unbroken stand of 167 for the fifth wicket with Patidar.

New Zealand name strong 'A' squad for India tour in September

It will be the first time that a New Zealand 'A' side will be playing overseas since the 2018 tour to the United Arab Emirates, where it played against Pakistan 'A'. The India tour will feature three four-day matches and three one-day matches in Bangalore and Chennai. New Zealand A last toured India in 2017.

New Zealand Name Strong "A" Squad For India Tour In September

New Zealand on Friday announced a strong 'A' squad, including seven cricketers with international experience, for their upcoming tour of India featuring both red and white ball series in September. It will be the first time that a New Zealand 'A' side will be playing overseas since the 2018 tour to the United Arab Emirates, where it played against Pakistan 'A'. The India tour will feature three four-day matches and three one-day matches in Bangalore and Chennai. New Zealand A last toured India in 2017.

Chapman ton powers New Zealand to comfortable ODI win over Scotland

Mark Chapman completed a memorable few days in Edinburgh with an unbeaten hundred as New Zealand comfortably defeated Scotland by seven wickets in a lone one-day international on Sunday.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad Ton Lights Up Opening Day of Third India A vs NZ A Unofficial Test

India A vs New Zealand A: Gaikwad ton lights up opening day

2nd Unofficial Test: Priyank Panchal, KS Bharat Shine As India A Score 229/6 On Second Day vs NZ A

2nd Unofficial Test: Panchal, Bharat shine as India A score 229/6 against New Zealand A on Day 2

1st unofficial Test: Patidar smashes unbeaten 170, Easwaran also scores ton as India A end Day 3 on 492/4

New Zealand name strong 'A' squad for India tour in September

New Zealand Name Strong "A" Squad For India Tour In September

Chapman ton powers New Zealand to comfortable ODI win over Scotland